Burmese Fishtail Palm
Caryota mitis
- Native to:
- Andaman Is., Bangladesh, Borneo, Cambodia, China, Guam, Hainan, Jawa, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Myanmar, Nicobar Is., Palau, Philippines, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Thailand, Vietnam
Aftabbanoori
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Arecaceae
- Genus:
- Caryota
- Species:
- Caryota mitis
- USDA Symbol:
- CAMI36
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 1200 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- cream, yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Prefers organic matter-rich environments
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 30–90 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate better when fresh. Soak in warm water for 24-48 hours before planting to improve germination rates.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI