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- Approximately 6 feet in overall height, from bottom of pot to top leaf
- Botanical name: Caryota mitis
- Native to Southeast Asia
- Live, fully grown, healthy plant · Grown in the USA
Fishtail Palm 5-6 1/2 ft tall Extra Large Mid-Century
Estimated ship date: 08-20-2020
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45-day Guarantee
Living plants need time to adapt to changing conditions. If your plant doesn't settle in comfortably within the first 45 days, we'll replace it.
Made to Order
Each and every order is hand-selected, inspected for health, treated for insects, pruned, cleaned and staged in your choice of planter.
Green Shipping
Experience our custom-designed packaging, crafted for the safe and sustainable transit of your plants. Shipped via FedEx, UPS, and USPS, we ensure expedited delivery with package tracking, arriving in just 1 to 6 days. At checkout, customize your delivery by selecting a preferred shipping date to suit your schedule. Our packaging is innovatively designed to secure your plant and planter, minimizing soil displacement and guaranteeing your new green addition arrives in immaculate condition. Dedicated to environmental stewardship, our packagings are 99% recyclable, striving towards a greener delivery process.
Plant Details & Size
Light and airy yet dramatic in size and shape, the Fishtail Palm is as elegant and serene as it is low maintenance. With green, feathery leaves that resemble fishtails, this unique palm is easy to care for and will bring timeless beauty to any space it adorns.
*Please note that plants are grown naturally and can vary in height ± 10%. If you're looking for a specific height, please reach out and we'd be happy to help.
Is This the Right Plant for You?
Standing approximately 6 feet tall, the Fishtail Palm is known for its unique, triangular leaves with jagged edges that resemble the tails of a fish. Easy to care for and fast-growing, this plant will reward you with brightness and serenity all year round.
Difficulty: Expert
The Fishtail Palm requires a special touch and is not recommended for absolute beginners
Pets
Careful with pets.
The plant may cause mild irritation if ingested.
Light
Bright indirect and direct light; will not tolerate low light · View Light Guide
Pot Design & Size
Meticulously hand-crafted ceramic cylinders, designed specifically for your plants to thrive. Wood stands are handcrafted from reclaimed wood and finished with natural oil.
Plants remain in their plastic grow containers which are placed inside the waterproof ceramic pots, and slightly elevated on foam blocks.
Construction and details- Sized to fit 14" grower pots with extra room for drainage
- Glazed inside and out, completely waterproof
- No drainage hole, plant should be staged, ideal for indoor or outdoor use
- Elevated by a sleek wood stand - teak wood for the light and dark stained options, mahogany wood for the black stained option
- Finished with non-toxic, non-VOC oil
Care Essentials
Light
Bright indirect and direct light; will not tolerate low light · View Light Guide
Water
Keep soil just moist to the touch, watering once a week or as needed. Note that despite this plant’s preference for moisture, it is relatively drought tolerant.
Care Guide
More information can be found in the Fishtail Palm.
Must-Know Before Buying
Note: This plant is hyper-sensitive to environmental changes. Leaves might turn brown in the first weeks and grow new stems with beautiful green leaves as it adapts to new light, humidity, and temperature conditions.
Plant and pot ship separately, minimum assembly necessary.
MIDCENTURY MODERN ELEGANCE
Our Mid-Century collection pairs high-fire ceramic pots with reclaimed wood stands, offering a nod to classic design with a focus on sustainability. Teak is used for light and dark stands, while black stands feature durable mahogany, underscoring our commitment to sophisticated indoor gardening and environmental responsibility. Designed and engineered with form and function in mind, these pieces are perfectly sized, water sealed, surface safe, and made from non-toxic materials.
What's included
When you purchase a plant from Léon & George, each order is prepared with the utmost care and service:
- Sourced from top California growers
- Hand-selected for health, shape and beauty
- Cleaned and shined with our own all-natural soaps
- Trimmed and pruned for blemishes
- Inspected and treated with systemic bug protection
- Soil is topped with preserved forest moss or pebbles for a refined finished touch
- Carefully wrapped, packed and sealed for their journey to you
When ordered with a ceramic pot, your set comes with extra materials to follow our staging method, developed for optimal airflow and drainage. Léon & George plants are paired with the highest quality of small batch, hand-finished stoneware ceramic pots, which are renowned for their high-fire, waterproof, ultra-strong material.
Beautiful finish for my fishtail
Great company- tree doctor assisted me as promised and my plant is thriving beautifully.
Verified Buyer
May 24, 2023
Phoenix, AZ
Sam was a great rep/delivery person for Leon & George! Courteous, friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. The epitome of white glove service! The fishtail palm is gorgeous and larger than expected (a good thing!) Thank you!!
Verified Buyer
August 28, 2021
Irvine, CA
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Oxnard, CA
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Los Angeles, CA
Featured Questions
What's included with the plant when it's delivered as a gift?
Every gift order includes the plant and pot set, simple care instructions to keep the plant happy and healthy. Gift orders are also covered under our 45-day guarantee and our Plant Doctor program, which means the recipient can message us anytime for plant care support. Being a new plant parent can have its ups and downs, but we make sure our plants are simple to care for and easy to love!
What makes Léon & George different from other online plant shops?
We’ve made it our mission to provide the highest quality of products and the highest quality of experiences to our customers.
Exceptional Products
When you shop with Léon & George, you receive hand-selected, California grown greenery which has been carefully inspected for quality, beauty, and size. We source our plants from local growers that we trust. Every Léon & George plant is trimmed, cleaned, styled, and treated with our own all-natural soap, fertilizers and insecticides, in-house.
Léon & George plants are fitted into the highest quality of small batch, hand-finished stoneware ceramic pots, which are renowned for their high-fire, waterproof, ultra-strong material. The plants are potted for optimal airflow and drainage, and finished with decorative preserved forest moss.
Our plant care items are formulated in-house and produced locally using all natural ingredients and time-tested recipes.
Excellent Service
Every plant set is processed swiftly and securely shipped in custom-engineered insulated packaging.
Local delivery in Southern California epitomizes a frictionless experience, with streamlined communication and exemplary customer service as our team delivers and places your plant in your desired location and takes away any unwanted wrapping materials.
A Lifetime of Support
We offer free lifetime access to our Plant Doctor service, through which our team members of master gardeners and horticulture experts are available to offer any necessary plant care support you may require.
Try our service and experience the Léon & George difference. Our commitment to quality is our legend, and it’s how we’ve become the foremost industry leader in greenery.
Can I order now and schedule delivery for a later date?
Yes you can!
At checkout you can select if you'd like your order to be sent right away or at a later date. This will come in handy if you'll be traveling or are planning for a special occasion.
Will you ship my plants during winter?
We take extra precautions to make sure your order arrives in the best condition. This includes monitoring weather conditions, adding extra layers of protection to packages, and minimizing potential exposure to extreme cold.
Orders shipping to the East Coast may be held to ship on Mondays and Tuesdays to ensure the shortest transit time possible. In cases of extreme weather, we may hold your order until conditions improve. In these cases, you will be notified of the delay and the new projected ship date. Our 45 Day Guarantee is here for you and damages sustained by cold weather during transit or delivery will be promptly addressed by our team.
What's included with each plant set?
When you purchase a plant from Léon & George, you're getting a lot more than just a plant. Here's what's included with each of our sets:
- Hand-selected, California-grown greenery, inspected for quality, beauty, and size. A plant that's trimmed, cleaned, styled, and treated with all-natural soap and insecticide.
- Fitting to a handmade, 100% ceramic pot. Each plant is potted for optimal airflow and drainage, and our ceramics are fully water sealed which means they won't damage your floors. Plant sets are finished with decorative preserved forest moss.
- Optional handmade wood stands crafted with teak or mahogany wood and finished with a non-VOC natural oil finish. Our stands also include felt pads to protect your floors. Upon arrival, easy care instructions for your plant.
- Lifetime access to our Plant Doctors for any necessary plant care support along the way.
What is your 45-day guarantee all about?
We want to assure you that anyone can be a successful plant owner. Our plants are all easy to care for and come with foolproof care instructions. It takes a little practice to develop a green thumb, but if the plant dies within your first 45 days, we'll replace it!
> Read through our 45 Day Guarantee terms to see how it works.
Do you sell plants without a ceramic pot?
Yes, you can see our plant selection by clicking here.
The plants come with their nursery pot, our 45-day guarantee, and plant doctor access.
How are your plants different from the ones at local nurseries, or big-box retailers?
Léon & George is not your typical plant shop. We make it possible for you to get the interior design look you've seen in your favorite magazines and design blogs, without the hassle of buying and matching separate greenery, planters, and stands. We do this by pairing each plant with a custom planter designed to fit your space and meet your plant's needs for healthy growth.
We use only the highest quality greens, sourced from growers who are kind to their crops! That means our plants are never rushed, shocked, or treated with harmful chemicals. We're willing to wait longer—and pay our suppliers more—to get the best products available. And we pass the benefits on to you, our customers: premium greenery that will complement your home decor and look phenomenal for years to come.
What is the status of my order?
You can check your order’s status by heading to My Account and selecting the correct order. You can also find more information in the confirmation email receipt sent to you at the time of your order. If you did not receive a confirmation email, check your spam folder or contact us at [email protected]. We’re happy to help!
Why didn't I receive my order confirmation email?
Don't panic! Your order is probably in the works and will be confirmed shortly. Double check your spam folder. The email confirmation is sent from [email protected]
If you have any questions or concerns about your selections, you can always contact us at [email protected] and we can resend your confirmation email. In the meantime, check out these delightful plant puns from our friends at Thought Catalog.
What if I travel somewhere – will my indoor plants die?
Not necessarily, especially if you plan ahead a bit. If you're going away for a week or less, there should be no problem if you soak the soil in advance. And if you're going away for longer check out our blog post or send us an email at [email protected] and we'll give you instructions for prepping your plant for the long haul.
Your plants look so perfect in the pictures… Are they real?!
Yes! Our plants are 100% real, which means that they'll need a little TLC to keep growing. But thanks to our plant care and design team, they'll be styled, nurtured, and primed for life indoors before they arrive at your door. And we promise, if you're kind to your plants, they'll return the favor! Learn about the health benefits of spending time around plants.
