The Bottle Palm (Hyophorbe lagenicaulis) is a conversation-piece palm from the Mascarene Islands, instantly recognizable by its swollen, bottle-shaped gray trunk. Compact, slow-growing, and naturally tidy, it’s built for small-space tropical landscapes — entry beds, courtyards, and poolside planters where a full-size palm would overwhelm.
Why Florida Customers Choose Us
Bottle Palm Breakdown
Appearance:
A smooth, distinctly bottle-shaped trunk topped with a small crown of 4–8 arching, feathery fronds.
The silhouette is bold and architectural even when young.
Growth Rate:
Slow — it holds its compact scale for many years.
Size:
Typically 8–12 feet at maturity, one of the smallest true palms we carry.
Sunlight Requirements:
Full sun to light partial shade.
Fullest form develops in sun.
Water Needs:
Low to moderate.
Water weekly during establishment; avoid soggy soil — sharp drainage matters more than water volume.
Soil Preferences:
Sandy, well-draining soil; good salt tolerance makes it suitable for coastal yards.
Maintenance:
Very low.
Few fronds means almost no pruning; feed with palm fertilizer 2–3 times a year.
Landscape Use:
Entry accents, courtyard focal points, poolside beds, rock gardens, and large containers.
Pairs well with low groundcovers that show off the trunk.
Climate Tolerance:
USDA zones 10b–11.
Very frost-sensitive — cover during rare cold snaps. Thrives in coastal South Florida.
For a small yard that wants one memorable tropical feature, the Bottle Palm is a natural pick — sculptural, compact, and nearly maintenance-free.
Florida Delivery Available
We have in-stock Bottle Palm ready to ship throughout Florida. Multiple sizes available with professional installation options. Order online or text/call 561-898-2028 for expert advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Plant & Care for Bottle Palm in Florida
Choose Sun + Clearance
Palms prefer full to partial sun. Allow room for frond spread and future trunk growth.
Plant Slightly High
Dig a wide hole and plant with the root ball level to slightly above grade. Palms do not like being buried.
Backfill + Water In
Backfill with native soil and water thoroughly to settle. Avoid compacting too aggressively.
Consistent Watering (Critical)
Water deeply and consistently during the first few weeks. Most palm issues come from under-watering early on.
Fertilizer + Pruning
Remove only fully brown fronds. Apply a slow-release palm fertilizer after the palm has settled in.
Professional Installation Available: Not comfortable planting yourself? We offer expert installation services throughout Florida. Our team has 15+ years of experience ensuring your plants thrive. Call 561-898-2028 to add installation to your order.
What Florida Customers Say
No need to look any further than Dino's Palms :) Incredible website - very easy to use. After a few minutes with fantastic pricing, I purchased what was needed and sent the order. Received an immediate reply and a subsequent date for installation. The tree was as described - the installer was professional and thorough even cleaning where some dirt had fallen in the street. Will deal again Highly recommend / easy 5 Stars - thank you!!!
My experiences with Dinos have been wonderful. The communication about my orders & delivery was spot on, the deliveries guys quick, efficient and friendly - they even cleaned up fallen leaves from the driveway. But its the product that shined the most. Healthy, lush, vibrant. The same size posts as local nurseries - but the plants themselves were larger, fuller and more robust than anywhere we shopped. I cant say enough great things about their operations, their services and their products.
I bought 12 plants. All in excellent condition. Good size. Delivery was on time. Thank you. I recommend it.
