Caryota mitis – Fish Tail Palm

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 prefers bright indirect light with some light shade. Avoid direct sun and deep shade to prevent scorching and stunting.

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.

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.

Liquid fertiliser can be applied during the growing season, once a month or so should be sufficient.

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.

The fruits of the Fish Tail Palm are toxic however Caryota mitis is unlikely to flower or fruit indoors. Do not

consume.

Palms clean and improve air quality by filtering formaldehyde, benzene and carbon monoxide toxins from the surrounding environment.