Fishtail palm (Caryota mitis) 5 seeds

Palmae

Common name: Caryota mitis, Fishtail palm.
Habitat: tropical areas, East Asia, Australia, etc.

Under natural conditions, the palm can reach a height of up to 7 m. The leaves of all Caryota species are bipinnate. They are characterised by their triangular leaf blades, which resemble fish-like wings.
Older specimens can also flower indoors. Their flowers are fragrant, creamy white in colour. In our country, it is one of the most popular palm species.

For good growth it needs nutritious soil. The growth of Caryota is rapid. As it develops adventitious shoots, it can develop larger sprouts, so it can quickly outgrow the size of the pot. This characteristic gives Caryota a bushy appearance. Water as needed.
It likes occasional misting and can be kept outdoors in summer. They are very hardy palms, but they need a lot of light.
They can be damaged by woodlice.
For its care, the general procedures for palms are used. They should be kept indoors or in a conservatory during the winter.

Minimum temperature : 16 °C
Germination is easy and emergence can be expected after 1 month.