| Botanical name | Caryota mitis |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Frost Sensitive Frost Sensitive – Will Get Damaged and Possibly Killed During Periods of Frost.  High Watering High Watering – Requires Frequent Watering.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Common name(s) | Fishtail palm |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | This tree bears distinctive, deeply indented lobed leaves which open rather like children’s paper cut-outs. |
| Uses in landscape design | Subtropical gardens |
| Drought tolerance | Low |
| Maintenance | This tree needs an ample water supply, with good drainage. |
| Soil conditions | Well drained |
| Possible problems | The leaves are inclined to burn in full sun if the humidity is low. |
| Other languages | Boskasievisstertpalm (A) |
| Recommended varieties | Caryota urens and Caryota no are similar but have a single stem, whereas Caryota mitis is clump forming. |
Caryota mitis (Fishtail palm)
- Botanical name: Caryota mitis
- Common name(s): Fishtail palm
- Categories: Trees
Plant description:
Distinctive, deeply indented lobed leaves open rather like children’s paper cut-outs. The leaves are inclined to burn in full sun if the humidity is low. An excellent choice for subtropical gardens, it grows best in bright light, shaded by neighbouring tall trees. Needs an ample water supply, with good drainage. C. urens and C. no are similar but have a single stem, whereas C. mitis is clump forming.
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Caryota mitis requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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This tree bears distinctive, deeply indented lobed leaves which open rather like children’s paper cut-outs.
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