Giant Fishtail Palm

      

Giant Fishtail Palm's Magnificent Leaves

Common Name: Giant Fishtail Palm 

Scientific Name: Caryota No 

Height: 25 meters

Span: 3 - 4 meters

Growth Rate: Fast

Sun Tolerance: Shade, Full Sun
Family: Arecaceae
Genus: Caryota
Species: obtusa

Giant Fishtail Palm is rapid growing tall tree from native Borneo and has a strong solitary trunk with large fishtail leaves. This rare and amazing tree can grow more than 40 feet in height. The Giant Fishtail Palm will flourish in enriched or moist soil and they can tolerate light shade when small, prospering into full sun as they grow up. The main architectural beauty of the plant is in the giant leaves. It is made out of many, many sub leaflets spread out to form an enormous looking fan. The tree’s fruit may cause irritation so it is better to avoid direct contact with fruits.

There are about 13 species native to Asia and the South Pacific of Giant Fishtail Palm. One of the more widely known species is Caryota urens, which yields sap used to make an unrefined sugar called jaggery, and also to make palm wine. Giant Fishtail Palm is beautiful palm which has beautiful fruits.

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Row of Giant Fishtail Palm at Singapore National Library

Fruits of Giant Fishtail Palm

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Fiddle leaf Fig

 Fiddleleaf Fig

Common Name: Fiddle leaf Fig

Scientific Name: Ficus Lyrata  

Height:  40-50 ft

Span:  10-15 ft

Growth Rate:  Slow

Sun Tolerance:  Shade

Fiddle leaf Fig is native to Western Africa, which generally grows in tropical rain forest plains.  It is species of fig tree that can grow up to 40-50 ft.  The leaves of the Fiddle leaf Fig are large, broad, dark green and resemble Fiddle. It is generally used as an indoor plant,as only average watering is needed. This indoor plant grows slow and blooms all the year. The tree comes in bush and tree forms. A Fiddle Leaf Fig has large wide leathery leaves that often resemble a violin or fiddle.

Care of Fiddle leaf Fig:
Light:
A Fiddle Leaf Fig requires bright indirect light. Not enough light causes small new growth and leaf drop. Turn a Fiddle Leaf Fig often to keep it growing straight. Sun has great effect on Fiddle Leaf Fig, too much Sun causes the leaves of a Fiddle Leaf Fig to fade and lose their dark green color.  
Temperature:
Temperature has also little effect on Fiddle leaf Fig. Fiddle leaf Fig does well in temperatures between 65-80 degrees. Keep the Fiddle Leaf and all Ficus away from air conditioners, drafts, and heating vents. Intense cold or heat causes leaf drop.

Water: 
Fiddle Leaf Fig, requires less water.  Allow the top 50% of the soil to dry out before watering. Leaves become soft and more flexible as the soil dries out. Try to keep water off of the large leaves to prevent mold.

 

Fiddle leaf Fig Leaves

Fiddle leaf Fig's Fruits

Fruit of Fiddle leaf Fig

Fiddle leaf Fig in Primary Stages

Fruits of Fiddle leaf Fig

Fiddle leaf Fig's Leaves 

Indoor Fiddle leaf Fig 

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