Fishtail Palm Live Plant – 4" Pot – Caryota mitis

Fishtail Palm (Caryota mitis) is a tropical palm recognized for its distinctive fish-tail-shaped leaflets and lush, layered foliage. Native to Southeast Asia, this palm has a graceful clumping growth habit that brings a tropical appearance to indoor spaces, patios, containers, and suitable warm-climate landscapes.

You will receive one live Fishtail Palm in a 4-inch pot, similar to the listing photos. It prefers bright, indirect light to partial shade and grows well in rich, well-draining soil. Keep the growing medium consistently moist while avoiding soggy conditions, allowing the top inch of soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Fishtail Palm performs best in warm, humid environments. Indoor plants can benefit from additional humidity, while outdoor plants should be protected from frost, cold drafts, and prolonged exposure to temperatures below 55°F.

Plant Condition Disclosure:
Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.
Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:
You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Pot Size: 4 inches.

Shipping Restriction:
Due to agricultural regulations, this item cannot be shipped to restricted locations. Orders placed from restricted locations may be canceled.

Restricted location: California (CA).

Customer Notice:
Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

If there is an issue with your order, contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide:

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without required photos may not be eligible for review.

Claims submitted more than 48 hours after delivery will be considered accepted as received and may not be eligible for replacement or refund.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:
• Live Fishtail Palm supplied in a 4-inch pot
• Scientific Name: Caryota mitis
• Foliage: Distinctive fish-tail-shaped leaflets with a layered appearance
• Growth Habit: Clumping tropical palm
• Light: Bright, indirect light or partial shade
• Soil: Rich, well-draining soil
• Water: Keep soil consistently moist but avoid soggy conditions
• Humidity: Prefers warm, humid growing conditions
• Temperature: Performs well in approximately 65–90°F conditions
• Container Suitable: Suitable for indoor containers and patios
• Landscape Use: Suitable for appropriate warm-climate tropical landscapes
• Shipping Restriction: Cannot ship to California

🧾 MATERIALS:
1 live Fishtail Palm (Caryota mitis) in a 4-inch pot.

📋 ATTRIBUTES:
Common Name: Fishtail Palm
Scientific Name: Caryota mitis
Plant Type: Tropical palm
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: Not provided
Sunlight: Bright, indirect light or partial shade
Soil: Rich, well-draining soil
Water: Keep consistently moist; avoid soggy soil
USDA Zone: Not provided
Pot Size: 4 inches
Plant Form: Live potted plant
Growth Habit: Clumping
Foliage: Fish-tail-shaped leaflets
Temperature: 65–90°F preferred
Primary Keyword: Fishtail Palm
Secondary Keyword: Caryota mitis, Fishtail Palm plant
Long-Tail Keyword: Fishtail Palm live plant in 4 inch pot

❓ FAQ:

1. What USDA zones are suitable for Fishtail Palm?
   A specific USDA hardiness zone is not provided for this listing. Fishtail Palm is a tropical plant that prefers warm, humid growing conditions and protection from frost.
2. How much sunlight does Fishtail Palm need?
   Fishtail Palm prefers bright, indirect light or partial shade. Strong direct sunlight may scorch its delicate fronds.
3. How much water does Fishtail Palm need?
   Keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy. Allow the top inch of soil to dry slightly between waterings.
4. What is the growth habit of Fishtail Palm?
   Fishtail Palm has a clumping growth habit and produces layered fronds with distinctive fish-tail-shaped leaflets.
5. Can Fishtail Palm be grown in a container?
   Yes. Fishtail Palm can be grown as a container plant, including indoors when provided with suitable light, moisture, and humidity.