{"product_id":"hyophorbe-lagenicaulis","title":"Hyophorbe lagenicaulis","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHyophorbe lagenicaulis\u003c\/em\u003e, the bottle palm, comes from Round Island off the north coast of Mauritius, the only place it survives in the wild, and is listed as Critically Endangered. Its smooth grey trunk balloons out near the ground and narrows to a neck beneath a waxy green crownshaft, so the whole plant resembles a bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts sculptural shape, slow growth and modest size make it a favourite for small gardens, avenues and containers in warm climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round Island, Mauritius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e usually 3–4 m in cultivation, occasionally 6–7 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun if well watered; looks its best in light, filtered shade; bright light indoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate, with regular watering in long dry spells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e brief dips to about −1 °C; protect below about 3 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors \/ outdoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e outdoors in frost-free gardens; indoors in bright light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in free-draining soil and water regularly during dry weather; the swollen trunk is not a water store. Feed two or three times a season with a slow-release palm fertiliser with micronutrients and extra potassium. It is highly salt tolerant and well suited to coastal gardens, but must be protected from frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Palmpedia:\u003c\/strong\u003e Greenhouse-grown by us in Almeirim, Portugal, and supplied in 15 L to 35 L pots.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Palmpedia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67720289091758,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/7877\/2398\/files\/6996_Hyophorbe-lagenicaulis_01_72ff38bb-dfc2-470f-a0c4-9664321bc818.jpg?v=1792614587","url":"https:\/\/shop.palmetum.com\/products\/hyophorbe-lagenicaulis","provider":"Palmpedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}