Hyophorbe lagenicaulis Begonias self-heading plant that benefits from

self-heading plant that benefits from vertical support

Britton and Rose

and a small amount of organic matter

Using a humidifier or grouping with other plants can enhance growth

Hyophorbe lagenicaulis Begonias self-heading plant that benefits fromHyophorbe lagenicaulis The smooth grey trunk widens strongly near the base, creating its distinctive bottle like profile. Close horizontal rings mark the attachment points of old leaves, and the upper trunk narrows beneath a compact crown of arching, feathered fronds. Young palms have a slimmer base and only hint at the mature bottle shape. The swelling becomes much more pronounced with age, even as the trunk lengthens and the crown rises higher above