{"product_id":"nasiona-palmy-rybiego-ogona-caryota-maxima","title":"Fish Tail Palm Seeds - Caryota Maxima","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eCaryota maxima\u003c\/strong\u003e – Himalayan Fish Tail Palm\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eCaryota maxima\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003eremarkably large palm with a single trunk\u003c\/strong\u003e, which can reach an impressive \u003cstrong\u003e30-33 m in height\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003etrunk diameter of about 30 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e. It forms a distinctive, dense crown composed of \u003cstrong\u003ehuge, bipinnate leaves up to 5 m long\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose segments have a characteristic shape resembling a fish tail. It is this unique leaf form that gave the plant the name \"fish tail palm\".\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowth and Development\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThis species is distinguished by its \u003cstrong\u003eextremely fast growth rate – up to 2 m per year\u003c\/strong\u003e under favorable conditions. The leaves are slightly drooping and give the plant an exotic, natural appearance. This palm belongs to the group of monocarpic plants, meaning it flowers only once in its lifetime and then dies – a fascinating biological cycle characteristic of palms in the Caryota genus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eCaryota maxima\u003c\/strong\u003e grows best in \u003cstrong\u003efull sun or light partial shade\u003c\/strong\u003e, in \u003cstrong\u003efertile, well-drained, and consistently slightly moist soil\u003c\/strong\u003e. It requires regular watering but does not tolerate waterlogging – optimal watering is about every 2 weeks, maintaining moisture balance. Fertilization should be regular, preferably with balanced fertilizers every few weeks during the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eCare also includes pruning limited to removing old leaves, which improves air circulation and plant health. The species shows relatively good cold tolerance, enduring temperatures down to about \u003cstrong\u003e-7°C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHorticultural Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eDue to its monumental size and rapid growth, \u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eCaryota maxima\u003c\/strong\u003e is best suited for \u003cstrong\u003elarge gardens, greenhouses, or as an impressive collector's plant\u003c\/strong\u003e. In the temperate climate zone of Europe, it performs best as a potted plant or exotic terrace decoration during summer, requiring \u003cstrong\u003ebringing indoors for the winter\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is a rare species that, under suitable conditions, makes a unique element of exotic landscaping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"mr.seed","offers":[{"title":"3","offer_id":53051511669064,"sku":"2397","price":13.5,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"10","offer_id":53051511701832,"sku":"2398","price":38.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"50","offer_id":53051511734600,"sku":"2399","price":169.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.mrseed.eu\/en\/products\/nasiona-palmy-rybiego-ogona-caryota-maxima","provider":"mr.seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}