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Clustering Fishtail Palm

Caryota mitis, Arecaceae

Zones
10–12
Layer
Understory
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerShade ProviderMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

African Oil Bean TreePentaclethra macrophylla
Nitrogen FixationWind Protection
Egyptian RiverhempSesbania sesban
Nitrogen Fixation
Stuhlmann's Tallow TreeAllanblackia stuhlmannii
Shade ProvisionWind Protection

Uses

Functions

Sap ProductionFiberFoodOrnamental

Edible Parts

SapYoung Flower ClustersPith

Medicinal Uses

Digestive Aid

Common Questions

What zones does Clustering Fishtail Palm grow in?

Clustering Fishtail Palm grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Clustering Fishtail Palm?

Good companions for Clustering Fishtail Palm include African Oil Bean Tree, Egyptian Riverhemp, Stuhlmann's Tallow Tree.

Design guilds with Clustering Fishtail Palm and see companion relationships visually.

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