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Clustering Fishtail Palm

Caryota Mitis

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Overview

The Clustering Fishtail Palm (Caryota mitis) is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia, distinguished by its bipinnate leaves resembling fishtails. It grows up to 20-25 feet tall, with a spread of 6-10 feet. Ideal for USDA zones 10-12, it prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. This palm's multi-stemmed clumping habit makes it a dramatic feature in any landscape, adding lush, exotic texture.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, HighZones 9–10Type PalmClimate Subtropical
Clustering Fishtail Palm (Caryota Mitis) — This palm's multi-stemmed clumping habit makes it a dramatic feature in any landscape; rich loam with a slightly

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, High
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Palm
Family
Arecaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Clustering Fishtail Palm (Caryota Mitis) — and it should be placed with consideration to reduce accidental contact with pets and children, image 39
Clustering Fishtail Palm (Caryota Mitis) — that all parts of this plant are toxic if ingested; rich loam with a slightly acidic to neutral pH
Clustering Fishtail Palm (Caryota Mitis) — bi-pinnate leaves that resemble the jagged tail of a fish; ideal for USDA zones 10-12, it prefers, image 49
Clustering Fishtail Palm (Caryota Mitis) — The Clustering Fishtail Palm (Caryota mitis) is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia; ideal for USDA zones
Clustering Fishtail Palm (Caryota Mitis) — This palm is adaptable to a range of well-draining soils; and it should be placed with consideration to reduce
Clustering Fishtail Palm (Caryota Mitis) — Ideal for USDA zones 10-12, it prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil, image 25
Clustering Fishtail Palm (Caryota Mitis) — This palm is adaptable to a range of well-draining soils; and it should be placed with consideration to, image 51
Clustering Fishtail Palm (Caryota Mitis) — The Clustering Fishtail Palm (Caryota mitis) is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia
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