Common
name: "Burnese Palm" - "Clustered
Fishtail Palm"
Latin name: Caryota mitis
Native
to: Burma to the Malaysian peninsula and Indonesia.
Growth habit: An upright plant with a semi-vase shaped
growth habit. Indoors usually not over 8 feet in height and 5 foot
in width.
Flowers: No
Temps: Normal indoor temps
Humidity: Prefers a humid location. Pests: Watch for spider
mites.
Lighting:
Pictured
Houseplant:
8" Fishtail Palm
Houseplant
Cultural
information: "Fishtail Palms" leaves have a
jagged edge looking similar to a fishes tail. They are a bit
tricky to grow and best left to an experienced plant collector.
Keep your palm in an area with bright filtered light. Atriums,
enclosed heated swimming pools, home greenhouses are an excellent
location for your plant. Keep the potting medium moist... but not
soggy. Daily misting is always a plus. Feed monthly with a
balanced plant food. Feed quarterly with trace elements...
available at your local garden center.
When shopping for a "Fishtail Palm"... chances are
you'll only find them in 10" containers, up thru larger
specimen plants.
