Botanical Name: Caryota mitis
Common Name: Clustered fishtail palm Type of Plant: monocot: tree Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape clumping upright palm with unique feather palm fronds – individual leaflets resemble fishtails Height 12-25' Spread 15' Growth Rate slow Environment: Exposure in/out indoor light 200-500 candles; outdoor part shade Soil average potting soil Hardiness tender Morphology: Leaves feather palm – fronds to 8' long, pinnules inverted, wedge shaped – ragged toothing at tips Flowers monoecious – in triads 2 male, 1 female, pale green, forming in clusters from top to base Fruit drupe, yellow to 3/4" diameter Propagation: seed Usage: specimen plan for large indoor planters; good screening plant for offices; very dramatic when mature size Landscape Care: Watering likes regular watering – do not allow to dry out Fertilizing balanced, half-strength, monthly Pruning none Pests/Diseases tip-burn when water is salty or light is too low Special Conditions/Other water with purified water to avoid tip burn Origin: Burma Family: Palmae Notes: |
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