Jaggery Palm (Caryota urens)
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.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Watering
Water regularly, keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
Soil
Well-draining, fertile loam or sandy soil.
Temperature
Thrives in warm temperatures.
Habitat
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Feed during growing season.
Care Requirements
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Protect young plants from intense sun.
Water regularly, keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
Reduce watering in winter.
Well-draining, fertile loam or sandy soil.
Thrives in warm temperatures.
Ideal range 20-30°C. Avoid frost.
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Feed during growing season.
Use balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Category
Foliage, Fruit, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
10-15 m
Spread
3-5 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
None
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Bipinnately compound, fishtail-shaped
Flower Size
1-2 cm
Image Gallery
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classLiliopsida
- orderArecales
- familyArecaceae
- genusCaryota
- speciesCaryota urens
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
Yes