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    • Photo of Caryota ophiopellis foliage by Peter Richardson

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    Caryota ophiopellis

    Also Known As

    • Snakeskin Fishtail Palm

    Plant type

    tree, palm / cycad

    size

    • H: 20'-30'
    • W: 15'-25'

    planting zones

    • 10b-12

    Caryota ophiopellis plant details

    Caryota ophiopellis is an evergreen palm / cycad or tree with green foliage. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Caryota ophiopellis

    Plant type: palm / cycad or tree
    Plant family: araceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 15 FT - 25 FT - wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Caryota ophiopellis

    USDA Zones: 10b - 12
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Caryota ophiopellis plant

    How to Grow Caryota ophiopellis

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    See other plant types of Caryota for your garden

    Caryota mitis

    aka Fishtail Palm

    Plant Type

    Tree, Palm / Cycad

    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

    Height: 25'

    Width: 12'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Caryota mitis fruit by Karl Gercens III
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    Caryota obtusa

    aka Caryota gigas, Caryota obtusidentata, Caryota rumphiana var. indica

    Plant Type

    Tree, Palm / Cycad

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 40'-60'

    Width: 15'-20'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Caryota obtusa by Karl Gercens III
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