Burmese Fishtail Palm
Caryota Mitis, Burmese Fishtail Palm - Plant Drop
Burmese Fishtail Palm
Caryota Mitis, Burmese Fishtail Palm - Plant Drop

Burmese Fishtail Palm

Caryota Mitis
Regular price£150.00
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Total Height (Including Nursery Pot)

Fits Decorative Pot Opening: 25cm+

  • Delivered within 1–3 days
  • Delivered within 3–8 days

Plant Sizing

Height: 130-150cm
Pot: ø24cm
Decorative Pot Opening Required: 25cm+ 

How to pair a decorative pot

For no fuss or mess you can place the plant in its growing pot (the pot it arrives in) inside a decorative one. This allows allows excess water to be drained after watering.

For a good fit the opening (not diameter) and height of the new decorative pot need to be several centimetres greater than the current growing pot. Here is how we measure and list pot sizes:

Remember to take into account tapering, as the internal height of a pot will be measured from the centre to the top but the sides will taper in a rounded pot.

We recommend using a liner to protect your decorative pot and prevent leaking (whether placing the nursery pot inside or repotting directly into the decorative pot). 

Read more about how to pot your plant here.


Plant Suitability

Preferred Location: Most light conditions

Care Level: Easy

Care Instructions

When your plant arrives, follow these simple steps to help it settle into its new home.

For plant specific detail read our full care guide.

  • Choose a suitable place with appropriate light - check our
  • Carefully remove the plant from its packaging and allow it to adjust to its new environment.
  • Before watering, check the soil with your finger. If the top few centimetres feel dry, water lightly. If still moist, allow the soil to dry before watering.
  • Ensure the plant sits in a well-draining pot or nursery container, allowing excess water to drain away. (If planted follow our potted plant advice here)
  • Avoid moving the plant frequently during the first few days, allowing it time to acclimatise to its new surroundings.
  • Check your plant regularly and adjust watering and light as needed.

Following these simple steps will help your plant establish and thrive in its new space.

Plants often take 7–10 days to begin adjusting to a new environment -  light and temperature conditions - and some leaf movement or drop during this period is completely normal. 

For tailored advice you can speak to our Ai Horticulturalist here for specific advice to establish your plant or read our expert nurture guides. 

London Delivery

Small plants & pots | Courier | £5
Large plants & planters | Delivered by our team | £8–£35
White-glove placement | Positioning by our team | from £25

UK Specialist Plant Delivery

Small plants & pots | Courier | £5
Large plants & planters | £8
Extra-large plants & planters | Pallet delivery | from £65
Oversized plants | Partner delivery | from £125

International Delivery

Plants are currently available for UK delivery only.

Returns

Returns are accepted within 14 days of delivery for plants, pots and accessories.

If you wish to return an item, please contact us within 14 days and we will provide return instructions.

Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer.

If there are any concerns with your plant on arrival, please contact us within 48 hours so we can assist.

Space

Indoors

Light Conditions

Partial shade, Bright Indirect Light, and Shade

Watering

This palm likes to stay moist, so water whenever the soil is dry to the touch.

Temperature

Minimum temperature of 12°C.

Feeding

Use a houseplant feed in the growing season (spring and summer)

Top Tip

Caryota lova humidity so mist regularly to keep looking good.

Caryota Mitis

Burmese Fishtail Palm

The Caryota is a palm that is native to Asia and Australia. The feathered, triangular leaves slightly resemble the tail of a fish, hence its common name.

Evergreen palm with clustered stems bearing rich green leaves to 4m in length, composed of triangular leaflets, and panicles of creamy-white flowers in summer.

Caryota Mitis, Burmese Fishtail Palm - Plant Drop
Caryota Mitis, Burmese Fishtail Palm - Plant Drop

Nurture Guide

This palm likes moderate light levels. Direct sun will scorch leaves while too little light will stunt growth and could cause browning.

This palm likes to stay moist, so water whenever the soil is dry to the touch. It also loves humidity so mist regularly to keep looking good.

Dust build up on leaves can prevent light absorption, so wiping it away is a great help to your fishtail palm.

The Caryota is a palm that is native to Asia and Australia. The feathered, triangular leaves slightly resemble the tail of a fish, hence its common name. 

Evergreen palm with clustered stems bearing rich green leaves to 4m in length, composed of triangular leaflets, and panicles of creamy-white flowers in summer

Best space & place
This palm likes moderate light levels. Direct sun will scorch leaves while too little light will stunt growth and could cause browning. 

When to water & feed
This palm likes to stay moist, so water whenever the soil is dry to the touch. It also loves humidity so mist regularly to keep looking good. 

Need to know
Dust build up on leaves can prevent light absorption, so wiping it away is a great help to your fishtail palm. 

Read full care guide

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