Fishtail Palm – نخلة كاريوتا

Description

Category:

Perennials

Trees

Water Requirements:

Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Sun Exposure:

Light Shade

Partial to Full Shade

Full Shade

Foliage:

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Height:

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Spacing:

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Where to Grow:

Suitable for growing in containers

Danger:

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color:

White/Near White

Soil pH requirements:

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Propagation Methods:

By dividing the rootball

This plant is monocarpic

Seed Collecting:

Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing

Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds