Burmese fishtail palm

How to Grow and Care for Burmese fishtail palm

Burmese fishtail palm · Caryota mitis
Also known as: clustered fishtail palm; tufted fishtail palm

Grow under glass in a loam-based potting compost in bright filtered light with high humidity. When in growth water moderately and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Water sparingly in winter

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sunSkin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing Burmese fishtail palm

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Care difficulty4 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeLoam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicitySkin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow under glass in a loam-based potting compost in bright filtered light with high humidity. When in growth water moderately and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Water sparingly in winter

How to Water Burmese fishtail palm?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Burmese fishtail palm?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Burmese fishtail palm?

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What Soil Is Best for Burmese fishtail palm?

Soil type
Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Burmese fishtail palm?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize Burmese fishtail palm?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune Burmese fishtail palm?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate Burmese fishtail palm?

Propagate by seed sown in spring at 27°C

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How to Transplant Burmese fishtail palm?

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How to Care for Burmese fishtail palm in Winter?

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How to Plant Burmese fishtail palm?

Grow under glass in a loam-based potting compost in bright filtered light with high humidity. When in growth water moderately and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Water sparingly in winter

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How to Repot Burmese fishtail palm?

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How to Harvest Burmese fishtail palm?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

May be susceptible to scale insects and glasshouse red spider mite

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The Toxicity of Burmese fishtail palm

Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of Burmese fishtail palm

Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse · Palms
Height4-8 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitClump forming
OriginSoutheastern China to Indo-China and Malesia

Scientific Classification

Species
Caryota mitis
Genus
Caryota
Family
Arecaceae
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