Fishtail Palm

Caryota urens, Palmaceae

Tall trunks to clusters of slender green stems; fronds with bipinnate leaflets shaped like a fan. Bright light with good humidity; keep slightly damp; watch for instects, especially if hot and dry; good tub plant.

• Plant Form or Habit: arborial
• Plant Use: specimen
• Exposure: medium
• Flower Color: not important
• Blooming Period:
• Height: 12 feet and up
• Width: 3 feet and up
• Foliage Texture: medium
• Heat Tolerance: high
• Water Requirements: medium