Burmese fishtail palm
Also known as: clustered fishtail palm; tufted fishtail palm
An evergreen palm with clustered stems bearing rich green leaves to 4m in length, composed of triangular leaflets, and panicles of creamy-white flowers in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- Burmese fishtail palm (Caryota mitis)
- Genus
- Caryota
- Family
- Arecaceae
- Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Conservatory Greenhouse · Palms
- Plant type
- 4-8 metres
- Height
- 2.5-4 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Burmese fishtail palm
Distribution map
Southeastern China to Indo-China and Malesia
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Culture
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Toxicity
Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of Burmese fishtail palm
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Burmese fishtail palm care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in spring at 27°C
Growing
GrowingGrow 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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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to scale insects and glasshouse red spider mite
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