Caryota mitis - Fish Tail Indoor Palm - Quality Plants

$ 56.50

4.6 (332) In stock

It's not difficult to see how this exotic palm received its name. Clusters of pleated fan-like leaves dart out from long sleek canes, delicately gliding through the air, as a fish tail would in water. This chevroned foliage is reminiscent of relaxation and luxury in wealthy, exotic lands, evolving your interior into a calm and tranquil hideaway. Caryota mitis - Fish Tail Palm Care & Info Guide Horty Hints Too wet, pet? Yellowing leaves is a sign that the palm has been watered too much. Allow the surface of the soil to almost dry out completely before watering. Too much sun isn't fun! If leaves are fading, bleaching or spotting, the palm is receiving too much direct light. Placing on an east or west-facing windowsill will provide it with the right level of light. Wave goodbye to the dry! Avoid
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It's not difficult to see how this exotic palm received its name. Clusters of pleated fan-like leaves dart out from long sleek canes, delicately gliding through the air, as a fish tail would in water. This chevroned foliage is reminiscent of relaxation and luxury in wealthy, exotic lands, evolving your interior into a calm and tranquil hideaway. Caryota mitis - Fish Tail Palm Care & Info Guide Horty Hints Too wet, pet? Yellowing leaves is a sign that the palm has been watered too much. Allow the surface of the soil to almost dry out completely before watering. Too much sun isn't fun! If leaves are fading, bleaching or spotting, the palm is receiving too much direct light. Placing on an east or west-facing windowsill will provide it with the right level of light. Wave goodbye to the dry! Avoid tips drying out and turning brown by misting or placing in a humid environment, such as kitchens or bathrooms and away from frequent traffic. Light Caryota mitis prefers bright indirect light with some light shade. Avoid direct sun and deep shade to prevent scorching and stunting. Watering Fish Tail Palms are thirsty plants. Keep the soil consistently moist (but not sodden) just below the surface at all times, ensuring plenty of drainage. Water well in summer, but less in winter. Temperature Caryota mitis enjoys average household temperatures: between 15-25°C, although warmer climates will benefit this plant. Will not tolerate temperatures below 13°C. Humidity Palms enjoy high humidity levels. To raise humidity levels, mist regularly or pop beside the shower from time-to-time. Ideal in kitchens and bathrooms. Feed Liquid fertiliser can be applied during the growing season, once a month or so should be sufficient. View Plant Nutrition Height & Growth Rate Caryota mitis is a slow-growing palm that can reach a height of 20m in its natural environment, although indoors it will only reach a height of up to 2m. Toxicity The fruits of the Fish Tail Palm are toxic however Caryota mitis is unlikely to flower or fruit indoors. Do not consume. Air Purifying Palms clean and improve air quality by filtering formaldehyde, benzene and carbon monoxide toxins from the surrounding environment. Origin The Caryota mitis palm is native to tropical Asia. Please note: images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different. View All Indoor Palms