Water
Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, especially during the growing season. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering in winter.
Also known as Elephant's Palm · Fish-Tail Palm · Fishtail Palm
Caryota urens, the Jaggery Palm, is a striking palm native to tropical Asia, known for its fishtail-shaped leaves and use in producing palm sugar.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
60% intensity
Protect young plants from intense sun.
Water regularly, keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
70% intensity
Reduce watering in winter.
Well-draining, fertile loam or sandy soil.
50% intensity
Thrives in warm temperatures.
80% intensity
Ideal range 20-30°C. Avoid frost.
Outdoor, Greenhouse
50% intensity
Feed during growing season.
50% intensity
Use balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | Yes |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, especially during the growing season. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering in winter.
Pruning is generally not required for Caryota urens. Remove any dead or damaged fronds at the base to maintain a tidy appearance and prevent disease.
Propagate from fresh seeds sown in warm, moist conditions. Germination can be slow and erratic. Young plants are sensitive to transplanting.
Young plants may need repotting every 1-2 years into a slightly larger pot. Mature plants are best left undisturbed as they dislike root disturbance.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Jaggery Palm (Caryota urens)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Arecales |
| Family | Arecaceae |
| Genus | Caryota |
| Species | Caryota urens |
Similar in genus Caryota
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data
