Fishtail Palm | Caryota mitis

Burmese Fishtail Palm botanically know as Caryota mitis has large leaves with individual leaflets triangular in shape with a wavy edge like fishtails offering a unique texture.

Indoors the fishtail grows 6 to 10 feet tall and 3 to 6 feet wide and do best in bright indirect sunlight. Keep their soil moist and watch out for spider mites they love fishtails indoors.

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