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CaryotaFamily: Palmae.
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Common name(s): Fishtail palm |
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Genus of 12 species of single- and cluster-stemmed, monoecious, sometimes monocarpic palms from India and Sri Lanka to S.E.Asia, N. Australia and the Solomon Islands. They occur in forest in humid or monsoon climates. It's a tough, easy to grow palm that makes a great houseplant
Caryota typically form multi-stemmed clumps up to 25’ in height by 12’ in width. Each slender stem is topped with several bipinnate leaves than can reach 9’ in length. The light green leaflets are shaped like a fish’s lower fin, hence its common name. The fishtail palm is native to southeast Asia where it grows as an understory plant in the tropical rain forest.
Needs adequate moisture with good drainage. |
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Watering and misting |
Propagation |
| Average warmth.Good indirect light is the proper location. Grow in soil-based potting mix. |
Compost must be kept moist at all times and never allowed to dry out. Misting is necessary. |
Sow seed at 81 F (21 C) in spring. Also by division of clumps and separation of suckers from parent clump. |
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