miniature fish-tail palm

Grow in pots of multipurpose compost in bright, filtered light with protection from direct summer sun. Water moderately in growth and apply a balanced liquid feed every month during the growing season; mist daily to increase humidity. See palm cultivation indoors for further information

No pruning required

Propagate by sowing seed in spring at 25°C

May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, thrips and scale insects

Generally disease-free