Caryota Mitis (Fish Tail Palm)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a clumping palm? A clumping palm grows several trunks from the same base, unlike solitary palms which have only one. This clustered growth gives the Caryota Mitis a fuller and more natural silhouette.
Can you prune an indoor palm? Only dead or yellowing fronds at the base — never live fronds. Cutting a green frond creates a permanent scar and weakens the plant.
SHIPPING & PACKAGING
Shipping within 24/48 hours via DPD
- Delivery in 2 to 5 business days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection to ensure the plant arrives in perfect condition
- Parcel tracking sent by email as soon as shipped
- Free delivery on orders over €50
48H QUALITY GUARANTEE
We guarantee that your plants will arrive in perfect condition. If your plant arrives damaged or in poor condition:
- Contact us within 48 hours at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
- Free replacement or full refund
- No return necessary – we trust you
The guarantee covers: damage related to transport, severely weakened plant upon arrival, preparation errors.
CARE TIPS UPON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack immediately and inspect your plant
- Let it acclimatize 24-48h in a bright spot without direct sunlight
- Check soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting
- Avoid heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe leaves to remove dust
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🌿 Unique bipinnate fishtail-shaped leaves • 🌴 Multiple slender trunks in a clump • ☀️ Bright indirect light • 💧 Regular watering • 🌬️ Air-purifying • ⚠️ Toxic to pets
The Caryota Mitis, or Fishtail Palm, is a tropical palm native to the humid forests of Southeast Asia — India, Myanmar, Thailand, Philippines. Its bipinnate fronds with jagged triangular leaflets, unique among palms, resemble fish fins and create an exotic, architectural silhouette. A clumping palm, it develops several slender trunks from the base for a generous and airy form. Available in two sizes.
Note: toxic to pets, sap may irritate skin. Discover it in our tropical plants collection.
Which indoor palm should you choose?
Our catalog offers several palms with distinct silhouettes:
- Caryota Mitis (this plant) — unique fishtail leaves, multi-stemmed clumping habit. The most original and exotic.
- Howea forsteriana — Kentia palm, large elegant arching fronds. The most classic and understated.
- Dypsis lutescens — Areca palm, yellow stems and light fronds. The brightest and most airy.
- Rhapis Excelsa — Fan palm, graphic fan-shaped leaves. The most structured.
- Livistona Chinensis — Chinese fan palm, large drooping leaves. The most graphic.
The Caryota Mitis is the only indoor palm with bipinnate leaves — its jagged triangular leaflets set it apart from all others. Find it in our indoor jungle collection.
Exposure & location
- Ideal exposure: bright indirect light — near an east- or west-facing window.
- Tolerates: bright indirect light.
- Avoid: direct sunlight that burns delicate fronds and causes yellowing.
- Temperature: 18–25 °C, without sudden changes.
- Humidity: high recommended (60-70%) — mist regularly.
- Space: allow room for its fronds to spread freely.
Turn the pot a quarter turn every 2-3 weeks for even growth and balanced fronds on all sides. See our light and humidity guide to find the right spot.
Watering & care
- Watering: regular — keep the soil slightly moist without ever soaking it.
- Water: filtered or rainwater — palms are sensitive to lime, which browns leaf tips.
- Drainage: pot must have drainage holes.
- Humidity: mist the foliage regularly, especially in winter.
- Fertilizer: diluted liquid green plant fertilizer, every 2-3 weeks in spring and summer.
- Cleaning: remove dead fronds at the base to maintain a neat appearance.
If the leaf tips turn brown, increase humidity and switch to filtered water. Check our diagnostic guide to quickly identify any issues.
Decor ideas & plant combinations
Its height and unique fronds make it a statement plant that immediately structures the space.
- As a centerpiece: in a bright corner of a living room or sunroom, its fishbone-shaped fronds create a strong and original tropical presence.
- In a jungle arrangement: pair it with a Monstera deliciosa and a Strelitzia Nicolai for a tropical trio with highly contrasting foliage.
- Ideal pot: matte white, gray, or terracotta ceramic, or a natural fiber basket — understated materials let the spectacular fronds take center stage.
Its unique fronds are decorative up close and from afar — a palm that deserves a central, well-visible spot. Find more large plants in our XXL large plants collection.
Verdeia advice
- High humidity is essential — it’s the key to healthy, lush fronds. A humidifier nearby is the most effective solution in heated apartments.
- Never prune living fronds — only remove dead fronds at the base. Cutting a living frond causes a permanent and unsightly wound.
- Repot every 2-3 years — in spring, into a slightly larger pot. See our repotting guide for proper steps.
- ⚠️ Toxic to pets — the sap is irritating and the plant is toxic if ingested. Keep out of reach of cats and dogs. See our plants and pets guide for suitable alternatives.
Technical specifications
- Botanical name: Caryota mitis
- Common names: Fish-tail palm, Celery palm
- Family: Arecaceae
- Origin: tropical forests of Southeast Asia (India, Myanmar, Thailand, Philippines)
- Available sizes: H110 cm | Pot Ø24 cm — H120 cm | Pot Ø24 cm
- Adult size: up to 200–250 cm indoors
- Light: bright indirect to bright partial shade
- Watering: regular — substrate slightly moist, non-calcareous water
- Humidity: high recommended (60-70%)
- Care: moderate
- Toxicity to pets: toxic (irritating sap)
- Decorative style: Tropical / Exotic / Urban jungle
- Feature: the only palm with bipinnate fish-tail leaves, clumping multi-stemmed growth, air-purifying
Each plant is unique: the photos show a representative example. The number of fronds and their density naturally vary depending on age and growing conditions.
Your plant, delivered with care
Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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FAQ – Everything to know before adopting your Verdeia plant
How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery within 2 to 5 business days. Delivery costs €5.60 — free for orders over €50. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the package is shipped.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.