Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
Purple, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water twice a day in the initial period
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
no allergic reactions
allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Stem
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in making beverages
Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CARYOTA mitis
Arbutus menziesii
Common Name
Burmese Fishtail Palm, Fishtail Palm
Arbutus
In Hindi
Fishtail palm
सदाबहार
In German
Fishtail palm
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Fishtail Palm
arbousier
In Spanish
Fishtail palma
Arbitus
In Greek
ιχθυόφθαλμους παλάμη
κουμαριά
In Portuguese
Fishtail palma
árbuto
In Polish
Fishtail dłoni
mącznik
In Latin
fishtail palma
arbutus
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Not Available
Family
Arecaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Caryoteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Coryphoideae
Arbutoideae
Season and Care of Fishtail Palm and Arbutus
Season and care of Fishtail Palm and Arbutus is important to know. While considering everything about Fishtail Palm and Arbutus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fishtail Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arbutus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fishtail Palm is Loam and for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fishtail Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral.
Fishtail Palm and Arbutus Physical Information
Fishtail Palm and Arbutus physical information is very important for comparison. Fishtail Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Fishtail Palm and Arbutus are as follows:
Fishtail Palm flower color: Purple and Ivory
Fishtail Palm leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Arbutus flower color: White
- Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Fishtail Palm and Arbutus
Care of Fishtail Palm and Arbutus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fishtail Palm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Fishtail Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.