| Common Name | Bamboo Palm / Fishtail Palm |
| Family | Arecaceae |
| Genus | Caryota |
| Species | Ochlandra |
| Origin | China, Vietnam |
| Blooming | Rarely blooms indoors; monocarpic stems produce panicles once and then die. |
| Leaf Color | Dark green with silver veins |
| Sunlight | Half-shade |
| Category | Outdoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Rich organic mix with peat, perlite, and bark for drainage
Keep soil consistently moist during growth; reduce in winter. High ambient humidity preferred.
Bright indirect light; avoid direct sun which scorches foliage
Feed monthly with balanced fertilizer from April to September
Remove dead fronds carefully; individual stems die after flowering
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