Caryota mitis - Fishtail Palm Bright Trailing Jade

Trailing Jade

If you notice droopy leaves and wrinkly stems

which was originally invented in 1842 by English botanist Nathaniel Bagshaw Ward

OriginTropical rainforests of South AmericaDescriptionThe Blue Star Fern gets its name from the blue-green hue of its foliage

Caryota mitis - Fishtail Palm Bright Trailing JadeThe fishtail palm makes a lovely statement plant. Its mid green foliage is striking thanks to its unusual shape, seeming to mimic the delicate shape of a fishtail (or mermaid tail!) with each pair of leaves. It is easygoing, just asking that you give it a bit of light, an occasional water, and lots of compliments. Okay, maybe it can do without the last one, but it can't hurt In its tropical home, the fishtail palm can grow up to 8m high but don't