Fishtail Palm

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