FISHTAIL PALM
Caryota mitis
A unique tropical palm with striking foliage: each leaf resembles a fishtail. This eye-catching tree grows in multiple trunks and provides a full, lush appearance.
Application: š³Solitary
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Likes full sun to partial shade
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Fast grower
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Water regularly
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Height up to 12 meters
SPECIFICATIONS:
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Common name | Fishtail Palm |
| Latin name | Caryota mitis |
| Origin | Southeast Asia, India, Malaysia |
| Height | Up to 10-12 meters |
| Growth habit | Bushy growth with multiple trunks and unique, fishtail-shaped leaves |
| Location (take into account) | Needs sufficient space because of the wide-spreading leaves |
| Light requirements | Full sun to part shade |
| Water requirement | Every day (likes evenly moist soil) |
| Windproof | Vulnerable to strong winds |
| Fertilization | Fertilize regularly; ask an employee for advice |
| Maintenance | Low to moderate maintenance requirements; remove old leaves for a neat appearance |
| Leaves | Unique, triangular leaves that resemble a fishtail |
| Fruits | Small, red to purple berries; poisonous to humans and pets |
| Flowers | Hanging clusters of small, cream-colored flowers |
| Attractor of butterflies and birds | Yes |
| Iguana test | Yes |
| Suitable for pot | Yes |
| Toxicity | Mildly toxic; fruits and juice may be irritating to humans and pets. |