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Phoenix roebelenii (Miniature date palm)
2 hours care
per year
per year
2m
Max height
Max height
2.5m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Phoenix roebelenii
Other names
Miniature date palm, Pygmy date palm, Roebelin palm
Genus
Phoenix Phoenix
Species
P. roebelenii - P. roebelenii is a dwarf, tender, evergreen palm with a solitary or clustered trunk often accompanied by a skirt of dead leaves and pinnate, bright green, living leaves with long, linear leaflets. Panicles of small yellow flowers usually appear in summer and may be followed by small, edible, black fruit.
Phoenix roebelenii is: Evergreen
Habit
Single stemmed palm, cycad or tree, Upright
Flower
Pale-yellow in Summer
Foliage
Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs , Scale insects Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs , Scale insects
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
No pruning required. Remove spent foliage if desired.
Propagation
Sow seed at 19 to 24 °C in spring.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Phoenix roebelenii (Miniature date palm) will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 2.5m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Conservatory, Containers, Greenhouse, Indoor, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation
Grow under glass in loam-based compost in bright, indirect light with shade from intense, hot sun. In growth, water moderately and feed monthly, sparingly in winter. Outdoors, grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun with midday shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, East
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1)
Companion plants
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Botanical name
Phoenix roebelenii
Other names
Miniature date palm, Pygmy date palm, Roebelin palm
Genus
Phoenix Phoenix
Species
P. roebelenii - P. roebelenii is a dwarf, tender, evergreen palm with a solitary or clustered trunk often accompanied by a skirt of dead leaves and pinnate, bright green, living leaves with long, linear leaflets. Panicles of small yellow flowers usually appear in summer and may be followed by small, edible, black fruit.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Single stemmed palm, cycad or tree, Upright
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Colour
Flower
Pale-yellow in Summer
Foliage
Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs , Scale insects
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
No pruning required. Remove spent foliage if desired.
Propagation
Sow seed at 19 to 24 °C in spring.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Phoenix roebelenii (Miniature date palm) will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 2.5m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Conservatory, Containers, Greenhouse, Indoor, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation
Grow under glass in loam-based compost in bright, indirect light with shade from intense, hot sun. In growth, water moderately and feed monthly, sparingly in winter. Outdoors, grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun with midday shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, East
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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