{"product_id":"caryota-urens","title":"Caryota urens","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCaryota urens\u003c\/em\u003e, the toddy, jaggery or kitul palm, is a tall, single-trunked fishtail palm native to India and Sri Lanka. Its huge, twice-divided leaves end in ragged, wedge-shaped leaflets shaped like a fish's tail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter 10–20 years of leafy growth it produces a long series of hanging flower clusters, working downwards from the crown, and dies once the last fruits ripen. For centuries its sap has been boiled down into palm sugar and syrup in southern India and Sri Lanka. In gardens it is a dramatic, very fast-growing palm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative range:\u003c\/strong\u003e India and Sri Lanka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e usually 12–20 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e very fast once planted out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun once established; young plants tolerate shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e generous, in rich, humus-rich, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e brief frosts to about −4 °C for well-grown plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors \/ outdoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e outdoors in mild coastal gardens; grown under glass in large palm houses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed and water generously; plants that dry out show brown leaflet tips. In hot inland areas, young leaves can scorch in strong sun. The fruit contains crystals that irritate skin, so wear gloves when handling it. Removing the flower clusters does not prolong the palm's life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Palmpedia:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every plant is grown in our greenhouse in Almeirim, Portugal, and leaves us in a 15 L to 35 L pot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Palmpedia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67720285159598,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/7877\/2398\/files\/6931_Caryota-urens_01_bbc52ec1-0199-4a3e-8cb3-69100201a9da.jpg?v=1792614576","url":"https:\/\/shop.palmetum.com\/products\/caryota-urens","provider":"Palmpedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}