Calamus Species, Fishtail Lawyer Cane, Wait-a-Bit Palm
Calamuscaryotoides

Category
Vines and Climbers
Palms

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting