Mascarena lagenicaulis Bottle palm

Mauritius; 4m
Planting position: Full sun. Ideal for tropical and subtropical coastal areas.
Requires regular watering. Compost-enriched soil that drains well. Applications of complete fertiliser.
Propagate from seed.

True to its name, its trunk has a thick base, tapering to the top and consequently, looking like a bottle. The long fronds arches gracefully with greyish-green leaflets, forming the crownshaft under which white flowers are borne. It also produces dark orange fruit.