Talipot Palm Plant Care
Corypha umbraculifera L.
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Corypha umbraculifera, the talipot palm, is a species of palm native to eastern and southern India and Sri Lanka. It is also grown in Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand, Mauritius and the Andaman Islands.
Every 7–14 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–85°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Talipot Palm?
Water Talipot Palm every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 60–85°F (16–29°C) and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
What Is the Talipot Palm?
Talipot Palm (Corypha umbraculifera) belongs to the Arecaceae family within the Corypha genus. Talipot Palm is native to eastern and southern India and Sri Lanka. Talipot Palm is also known as Umbrella Palm.
Talipot Palm displays a single trunk palm growth habit, reaching up to 30 ft tall with a spread of approximately 15 ft. Talipot Palm produces creamy white flowers in large panicles.
Leaf size: approximately 36 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Talipot Palm?
Corypha umbraculifera requires watering every 7–14 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Talipot Palm Need?
Talipot Palm thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Talipot Palm Prefer?
Corypha umbraculifera grows best at temperatures of 60–85°F. Talipot Palm prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
60–85°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Talipot Palm?
Well-draining sandy soil mix with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Talipot Palm to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Talipot Palm?
Feed Talipot Palm every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Talipot Palm?
Repot every 2-3 years. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Talipot Palm?
Talipot Palm can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets. Similar propagation techniques also apply to buri palm plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Talipot Palm Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Talipot Palm, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Talipot Palm?
Talipot Palm is susceptible to spider mites, mealybugs, scale insects. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Talipot Palm Need?
Talipot Palm grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Talipot Palm is native to eastern and southern India and Sri Lanka. In cooler regions, grow Talipot Palm as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Talipot Palm is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Corypha genus — compare its care with other Corypha species on PlantoScan.
Corypha is part of the Arecaceae plant family — browse all Arecaceae genera and species.
Talipot Palm thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Corypha umbraculifera L., family Arecaceae (first published in Sp. Pl. : 1178 (1753)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Talipot Palm, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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