SPECIMEN NO. #123
🟢 PET SAFE
Family: Arecaceae
Caryota mitis
Common Name: Fishtail Palm
Fishtail Palm (Caryota mitis) is a houseplant in the Arecaceae family, native to Galápagos Islands. It is a bright indirect-light species that thrives between 2000 and 6000 lux. Optimal indoor care calls for watering roughly every 7 days, temperatures of 16–30°C, and about 55% humidity. According to ASPCA data, it is non-toxic and considered pet-safe for cats and dogs. It is also known as Burmese Fishtail Palm.
ASPCA Pet Toxicity Determination
Toxic to Dogs?
NO (Safe)
Toxic to Cats?
NO (Safe)
Clinical Symptoms:
Toxicity not verified against ASPCA — treat as unknown.
Quantitative Care Thresholds
Light Level Profile
Bright Indirect
Minimum Light Requirement
2000 Lux
Maximum Light Tolerance
6000 Lux
Watering Frequency
Every 7 Days
Temperature Envelope
16°C – 30°C
Ideal Ambient Humidity
55% RH
Taxonomic & Field Verification
GBIF Usage Key
2738902
Native Biogeographical Range
Galápagos Islands; INTRODUCED; North America; Oceania; Southern Asia