any one growing Bottle Palm in pots- please show yours

[JLM]

Heres mine, greenhouse frame for size. Got some pretty bad sun burn, but its got a new spear coming in. Growth rate has increase dramatically now that its in a bigger pot  

[John2468]

I just wait for the boots to go completely brown, then I use a scissor and cut it close to the trunk.

[JLM]

55 minutes ago, John2468 said:

I just wait for the boots to go completely brown, then I use a scissor and cut it close to the trunk.

Do you think mine is too small to be cleaned or would it be fine?

[John2468]

It would be fine if the boots are completely brown. I cut mine when it’s still small. 

[Butch]

Here is an update on mine in a 42" pot... Putting out it's 5 spathe...

Butch

 

[Frond-friend42]

[John2468]

Here’s mine!!

[Philly J]

[John2468]

Here’s another update 10 months later, it doubled in size.

 

Edited February 8, 2022 by John2468

[John2468]

Also, is it normal for the trunks to split like this? Thanks!

[JLM]

7 minutes ago, John2468 said:

Also, is it normal for the trunks to split like this? Thanks!

Yep, these are crownshaft palms, so this will happen frequently as older fronds die off. However, these little suckers arent self cleaning like foxtails and royals, so they have to be cut off manually (that is if you want to).

[GoatLockerGuns]