Caryota urens aka Fish Tail Palm

Taxonomy

Common names

Fish Tail Palm, Jaggery Palm, Sago Palm

How to care for Fish Tail Palm

Water

Fish Tail Palm should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Soil

Fish Tail Palm loves a well-draining soil. Perlite and vermiculite help with drainage, while coco coir adds organic matter, so a good potting soil mix will have all three. You can improve store-bought soil by adding some perlite to it.

Toxicity

No verified data on the toxicity of this plant exists within Ploi's records. Should you, someone in your family, or your pet ingest plant material with an unknown toxicity level, it is recommended to seek medical advice.

Region of origin

Fish Tail Palm’s native range is E. Asia - India, Sri Lanka.

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