Caryota mitis
   
Origin:-

Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Burma, Malay Peninsula, Minahasa Peninsula of the North Celebes, Java, and Sumatra

 Caryota mitis
Conservation Status:-

Not endangered
Sun Requirements:-

Partial shade
Water Requirements:-

High
Minimum Temperature:-

-2 Degrees C
Overall Height:-

25-30 feet
Spread:-

10-15 feet
Trunk:-

Clustering, 4-6 inches in diameter, grey/green
Crownshaft:-

No
Leaf:-

Bi-pinnate, medium green and resembling a fishtail
Flowers:-

Terminal pale cream flowers on pendant panicles up to 12 inches long
Fruit:-

½ an inch in diameter, oval and orange/red when ripe
Sex:-

Monoecious, male and female flowers occur on same plant
Pests & Diseases:-

Fungal leaf spot, lethal yellowing, spider mites, scales
Seed Germination:-

Easily, up to 1 month
 

'mitis' is Latin for gentle or mild
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