Caryota mitis (Fish Tail Palm)

Caryota mitis (Fish Tail Palm) green and white leaves plant close up.
Caryota mitis (Fish Tail Palm) leaves exhibit variegated stripes of green and creamy white color.

Botanical name: Caryota mitis

Common name: Fish Tail Palm

Family: Arecaceae / Palmae

Origin: S-E Asia, Australia, Solomon Islands

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Large bush or small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Ornamental foliageFoliage color: Ornamental foliage

The best-known and perhaps prettiest of the genus, this is a clustering species with leaflets shaped like fishes tails. It is tolerant of low light, and requires lots of water at all times of the year. This, together with an occasional feed, will ensure its good health. Good interior palm.

Similar plants: Caryota mitis (Fish Tail Palm)


Image gallery: 13 images
Caryota mitis (Fish Tail Palm) green plant with unique jagged leaf edges in pot.
Caryota mitis (Fish Tail Palm) with jagged green leaflets emerging from a dark nursery pot.
Caryota mitis (Fish Tail Palm) with cascading clusters of black, purple, and green round fruit
Caryota mitis (Fish Tail Palm) hanging clusters of ripened and developing round fruit on the trunk
Caryota mitis with pale yellow and green leaves on a tropical plant
Caryota mitis branches with variegated cream and green foliage in brown pots
Caryota mitis (Fish Tail Palm) green plant with distinct jagged leaflets in nursery pot container
Caryota mitis (Fish Tail Palm) with unique jagged leaves growing in a black nursery pot.
Caryota mitis (Fish Tail Palm) with dark green jagged leaves on a tall plant.
Caryota mitis (Fish Tail Palm) grows multiple trunks supporting clusters of unique jagged green leaves.
Caryota mitis (Fish Tail Palm) green plant with jagged wedge shaped leaves under cloudy sky
Caryota mitis (Fish Tail Palm) stands as a dense cluster with uniquely divided green foliage segments.
Caryota mitis (Fish Tail Palm) green plant with unique jagged leaf edges and stems.
Caryota mitis (Fish Tail Palm) growing tall with multiple trunks and layered green foliage segments.
Caryota mitis (Fish Tail Palm) green plant with unique jagged leaves and dense foliage
Caryota mitis (Fish Tail Palm) with distinctive jagged green leaves and multiple thick grey trunks.
Caryota mitis green and cream variegated leaves cascading from a palm plant
Caryota mitis leaves with distinct green and cream stripes dangling from branches
Caryota mitis (Fish Tail Palm) round purple fruit close up resting on a table
Caryota mitis (Fish Tail Palm) purple fruit placed on a table for size and color
Caryota mitis (Fish Tail Palm) green leaves branch, serrated edges on palm tree plant
Caryota mitis (Fish Tail Palm) with jagged green leaflets spread across the branch structure.
Caryota mitis (Fish Tail Palm) with dark green jagged leaves on a tall plant.
Caryota mitis (Fish Tail Palm) with unique jagged leaves rising high into the sky above.
Caryota mitis variegated leaves with green and creamy white segments on a palm plant
Caryota mitis palm foliage showing split segments in green and creamy white tones


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