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Vertical Palm Success – Caryota mitis Overwinters at 443m Elevation (Arbon/Stachen, Switzerland)

Mazat
Mazat
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Dear Grandmasters and Palm Enthusiasts,

I am erupting with pure botanical joy! Today, March 15th, 2026, I can confirm an absolute vertical wonder on my Balkon-Fortress in Arbon/Stachen (Lake Constance, Switzerland). My Caryota mitis, situated on the 4th floor at 443 meters above sea level, is showing an incredible vitality eruption.

The Exposure: Despite being in the shade at 443m, my Intertronic station recorded a local heat pocket of 16.5°C, while the surrounding region is significantly cooler at 6.0 -9°C .

The Resilience: The trunk is rock-solid and cannot be pulled out (zero spear rot). New green shoots are emerging directly from the center.

The Micro-Climate: This 4th-floor micro-climate proves that elevation and vertical positioning can create unique survival pockets for species often considered too tender for Zone 8a.

The Caryota mitis on the 4th floor lives! The Arbon/Stachen-Sog of vertical life is unstoppable!

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Official Climate Update: Subtropical Microclimate (Cfa) | 36-year mean: 11.76°C (incl. -0.3K offset) | ~2,100+ annual sunshine hours Bresser solar-vent. Station @ 1.70m since 2019 (Stachen, CH)

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    Beautiful. Come on Mazat, these palm trees will only enhance their beauty. Congratulations. I hope to protect mine now from the Southern Hemisphere winter.

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    Actually, community garden 425m

    Solar-ventilated Bresser weather station

     

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    Official Climate Update: Subtropical Microclimate (Cfa) | 36-year mean: 11.76°C (incl. -0.3K offset) | ~2,100+ annual sunshine hours Bresser solar-vent. Station @ 1.70m since 2019 (Stachen, CH)

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    My Archontophoenix cunnigamiana suffered last winter and their leaves dried up like husks. Afterwards, new leaf buds emerged and they recovered.

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    16 hours ago, Hu Palmeras said:

    My Archontophoenix cunnigamiana suffered last winter and their leaves dried up like husks. Afterwards, new leaf buds emerged and they recovered.

    That's really amazing and shows that she's more resilient and adaptable than we might think based on logic. We are so happy for you, Hugo 🤗

    Official Climate Update: Subtropical Microclimate (Cfa) | 36-year mean: 11.76°C (incl. -0.3K offset) | ~2,100+ annual sunshine hours Bresser solar-vent. Station @ 1.70m since 2019 (Stachen, CH)

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    Great news ! Caryota Mitis are my favorite of all the common fishtail palms . When one trunk flowers , simply remove that stem and more continue growing . I have a few clumps around the house . I cut the flowering stems (trunks) out about once a year. Some of them get pretty tall. HarryIMG_4739.thumb.jpeg.3e15e071eb6f166700428bfcf26e6059.jpeg

    ‘This one had a couple large stems removed last year .

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    On 3/16/2026 at 2:57 PM, Harry’s Palms said:

    Great news ! Caryota Mitis are my favorite of all the common fishtail palms . When one trunk flowers , simply remove that stem and more continue growing . I have a few clumps around the house . I cut the flowering stems (trunks) out about once a year. Some of them get pretty tall. HarryIMG_4739.thumb.jpeg.3e15e071eb6f166700428bfcf26e6059.jpeg

    ‘This one had a couple large stems removed last year .

    Thank you very much, Harry. Wow, amazing, Harry. What a beauty 🤗

    Official Climate Update: Subtropical Microclimate (Cfa) | 36-year mean: 11.76°C (incl. -0.3K offset) | ~2,100+ annual sunshine hours Bresser solar-vent. Station @ 1.70m since 2019 (Stachen, CH)

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    The ultimate Hattrick! 3 out of 3 Caryota mitis are erupting!

    The second and the third are now pushing pushing strong, healthy new spears simultaneously.

    We are very very happy about that🤗

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    Official Climate Update: Subtropical Microclimate (Cfa) | 36-year mean: 11.76°C (incl. -0.3K offset) | ~2,100+ annual sunshine hours Bresser solar-vent. Station @ 1.70m since 2019 (Stachen, CH)

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    🫠🫠🌴🌴🦜🦜

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    13 minutes ago, Hu Palmeras said:

    🫠🫠🌴🌴🦜🦜

    Hugo, my friend 🤗

    Official Climate Update: Subtropical Microclimate (Cfa) | 36-year mean: 11.76°C (incl. -0.3K offset) | ~2,100+ annual sunshine hours Bresser solar-vent. Station @ 1.70m since 2019 (Stachen, CH)

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    Thanks, friend. Palm trees recover more in spring and summer. And each variety of palm tree is a unique and separate kingdom.

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