LightBright indirect light to full sun
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Fishtail Palm
Caryota mitis
Clustering palm with jagged fishtail leaflets for lush shade planting.
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In stockAvailable sizes3 ft – 10 ft
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Plant guide
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Growing characteristics and practical care notes.
WaterModerate
Mature height6–12 m
Growth habitUpright slim trunk with arching fronds
- Mature height
- 6–12 m
- Growth habit
- Upright slim trunk with arching fronds
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Evergreen, fishtail-shaped leaflets
- Flowers / fruit
- Cream flower clusters; orange-red fruit later
- Light
- Bright indirect light to full sun
- Watering
- Moderate
- Soil
- Rich, moist, well-drained soil
Plant information sources:Royal Horticultural Society