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
Shipped within 24/48 hours via DPD
- Delivery in 2 to 5 working days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection so your plant arrives in perfect condition
- Tracking link sent by email as soon as your parcel ships
- Shipping costs and the free-shipping threshold depend on your country — see our delivery page
ZEN ARRIVAL GUARANTEE
We guarantee that your plants will arrive in perfect condition. If your plant arrives damaged or in poor condition:
- Contact us promptly at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
- We will find the right solution for your situation
- No return needed — we trust you
The guarantee covers: damage in transit, plants severely weakened on arrival, and order preparation errors.
CARE TIPS ON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack your plant immediately and inspect it
- Let it acclimatize for 24-48h in a bright spot out of direct sunlight
- Check the soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting, if needed
- Keep it away from heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe the leaves to remove dust
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🌿 Unique fishtail-shaped bipinnate leaves • 🌴 Several slender trunks growing in a clump • ☀️ Bright indirect light • 💧 Regular watering • 🌬️ Air-purifying • ⚠️ Toxic to animals
Caryota Mitis, or Fishtail Palm, is a tropical palm native to the humid forests of Southeast Asia — India, Burma, Thailand, and the Philippines. Its bipinnate fronds with jagged triangular leaflets, unique in the world of palms, resemble fish fins and create an exotic, architectural silhouette. A clumping palm, it develops several slender trunks from the base, creating a full, airy form. Available in two sizes.
Please note: toxic to animals, its sap may irritate the skin. A reliable choice among tropical plants.
Which indoor palm should you choose?
Our catalogue offers several palms with distinct silhouettes:
- Caryota Mitis (this plant) — unique fishtail leaves, with a multi-stemmed clumping habit. The most original and exotic.
- Howea forsteriana — Kentia palm, with elegant, large arched fronds. The most classic and understated.
- Dypsis lutescens — Areca palm, with yellow stems and light fronds. The brightest and airiest.
- Rhapis Excelsa — Fan palm, with graphic fan-shaped leaves. The most structured.
- Livistona Chinensis — Chinese fan palm, with large, cascading leaves. The most graphic.
Caryota Mitis is the only indoor palm with bipinnate leaves — its jagged triangular leaflets set it apart from all others. A reliable choice for an indoor jungle.
Light & placement
- Ideal exposure: bright indirect light — near an east- or west-facing window.
- Tolerates: partial shade.
- To avoid: direct sun, which burns the delicate fronds and makes them turn yellow.
- Temperature: 18–25 °C, without sudden fluctuations.
- Humidity: high humidity 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 harmonious fronds on all sides. Its ideal location depends on the balance between light and humidity.
Watering & care
- Watering: regular - keep the substrate slightly moist without ever waterlogging it.
- Water: filtered or rainwater - palms are sensitive to limescale, which turns leaf tips brown.
- Drainage: a pot with drainage holes is essential.
- Humidity: mist the foliage regularly, especially in winter.
- Fertilizer: diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants, 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. Most problems can be quickly identified with a good diagnosis.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
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 conservatory, its fishtail fronds create a striking and original tropical presence.
- For a jungle composition: 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 leave all the attention to the spectacular fronds.
Its unique fronds are just as decorative up close as they are from a distance — a palm that deserves a central, highly visible spot. A reliable choice among XXL large plants.
Verdeia tips
- High humidity is essential — it is the key to healthy, lush fronds. A humidifier nearby is the most effective solution in a heated apartment.
- Never prune living fronds — remove only dead fronds at the base. Cutting a living frond creates a permanent and unsightly wound.
- Repot every 2-3 years — in spring, in a slightly larger pot. Repotting in spring is sufficient, using a pot that is only slightly larger.
- ⚠️ Toxic to animals — the sap is irritating and the plant is toxic if ingested. Keep it out of reach of cats and dogs. In a household with pets, it is best to choose from the plants and pets that are compatible.
Technical characteristics
- Botanical name: Caryota mitis
- Common names: Fishtail 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
- Mature size: up to 200–250 cm indoors
- Light exposure: bright indirect light to bright partial shade
- Watering: regular — keep the substrate slightly moist, use lime-free water
- Humidity: high humidity recommended (60-70%)
- Care: moderate
- Toxicity to animals: toxic (irritating sap)
- Decorative style: Tropical / Exotic / Urban jungle
- Distinctive feature: the only palm with bipinnate, fishtail-shaped leaves, a clumping multi-stem growth habit, air-purifying
Each plant is unique: the photos show a representative example. The number of fronds and density naturally vary according to 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?
Orders ship within 48 working hours, with tracked delivery in 2 to 5 working days via DPD. Shipping costs and the free-shipping threshold depend on your country — see our delivery page. You receive a tracking link as soon as your parcel leaves.
What should I do when my plant arrives?
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 should I 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.