You should place your Caryota mitis in a room that has high ceilings and plenty of space for it to grow. The plant has a moderate growth speed but will live for many years. It only needs to be moved to a new pot when you notice the roots starting to extend through the drainage holes.
This is an extremely fast growing species, getting upwards of sixty to eighty feet in under ten years in a relatively cool Mediterranean climate. It has fairly good cold hardiness as well. This is a relatively slender Fishtail Palm in silhouette with arching, drooping leaves.
For houseplant fishtail palms, top problems are keeping soil and air moist enough. Use a peat-based soil mix containing materials like coir, perlite and pine bark to improve drainage and help prevent overwatering. ... Your best bet for success with growing fishtail palm indoors is to increase humidity and light.
How do you treat caryota mitis?
Light: Give your palm bright, indirect sunlight during the growing season. You can move it outdoors for the summer, just keep it out of direct sun. Water: Water thoroughly then allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. It is more tolerant of drier soil than wet.. . . . .364011234037!]0000000000000009783314145282!]
