How tall do fishtail palms grow

When one trunk dies after seeding as they do there are lots more in its place. Fishtail palms are wonderful additions to any garden or living space that can add a tropical island feel effortlessly. The leaves of the plant have jagged-edges that look like fins and fishtails, hence the name. The Fishtail palms on average grow 6 to 8 metres tall and grow at a moderate pace if given the optimum environment. The Caryota cumingii grows to about 12 metres and the Caryota maxima grows to 30 metres.

The Caryota no is also a giant amongst Fishtails growing to 25 metres and suited to tropical lowlands. These three probable do not make the best indoor plants.

Maintaining a Fishtail palm is relatively easy but can be time consuming. Here are some specifics on the basic requirements of this plant. These palms can thrive in full or partial sunlight making it possible for you to place them beside or near taller palms or trees. They are also an ideal indoor plant because of their ability to grow with only moderate sun exposure.

To give this plant the best living conditions though, give it enough indirect sunlight exposure especially during the early morning and late afternoon. By then there are many new shoots on the plant, so that it never becomes bare. As a houseplant, Fishtail palm can reach a height of cm.

Fishtail palm is a member of the palm family Arecaceae and grows in Asia and northern Australia and on islands in the Pacific Ocean. There the plant can reach a height of eight metres with enormous leaves three metres long.

Those leaves create fantastic silhouettes, making them look like giant ferns high in the air. Colours and shapes What you notice immediately about Fishtail palm is the feathered, triangular green leaf that looks a bit like a fishtail, giving the plant the nickname fishtail palm. Origin Fishtail palm is a member of the palm family Arecaceae and grows in Asia and northern Australia and on islands in the Pacific Ocean.

The fishtail palm tree is grown from seeds that should be planted in the spring or summer season. Make sure to only plant them just under the soil as opposed to deeply burying them. Fishtail palm tree seeds germinate best when only lightly covered and kept in a moist, warm, fresh potting mix. To boost efficiency, use a seedling heat mat to keep a steady temperature of about 70 degrees.

Once the seeds sprout, you are on your way to new plants. When you are ready to propagate the fishtail palm tree after they sprout, all you have to do is divide the stems that rise from the clumps at the base of the offsets. After gently separating the clumps, pot the offsets in individual pots. Feed the trees once yearly at the start of summer with a palm specific slow-release fertilizer.

Fishtail palm trees are highly attractive bushy plants that are perfect for indoor cultivation. The fronds of the tree look a bit like the tail of a fish which is how it got its moniker. Mature healthy palms will become clumps making it a thick feature in any room. Most people house their trees in large pots and place them in atriums, walkways, foyers, and waiting rooms. While they require minimal maintenance, they do need space to grow vertically.

They also need strong bright light, but not direct sunlight. The palm with grow best in a peat-based soil, or you can use a coir-based potting mix with added material. You can use perlite or pine bark to help the mix drain, or you can use plant sand as well. Make sure to feed your palm a weak liquid fertilizer once or twice during the growing seasons, but skip it in the winter.

If you want to keep your tree alive longer, occasionally mix a small amount of Epsom salt in the soil to stave off magnesium deficiency. These bushy bits of nature love warm temperatures and plenty of moisture, but be sure not to overwater them.

They are slow-growing and will live for many years if properly cared for. Older trees have been known to grow as tall as 20 feet, but the average height of an indoor fishtail tree is six feet. Plant them in coir-based potting soil that is well-draining to prevent root rot and to support healthy growth. Hollie is a life-long gardener, having started helping her Dad work on their yard when she was just 5. She has an affinity with nature and loves to share her knowledge gained over a lifetime with readers online.

Hollie has written for a number of publications and is now the resident garden blogger here at GardenBeast.