Botanical Name: Common Names:
Phoenix roebelenii Pygmy Date Palm, Miniature Date Palm, Dwarf Date Palm,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical Upright
Description:
Elegant dwarf palm with a slender trunk, occasionally clustered, bearing a crown of pinnate leaves growing to 1m. Cream-colored flowers are found on separate trees in spring. These may be followed by small reddish fruits that turn black when ripe. Can be used as an indoor plant or outdoors. Very versatile. Grows approx 2.5m tall x 2.5m wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Feature, Formal Garden, Indoor Plant, Mass Planting, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Mites, Scale
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Aceraceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Cream, Insignificant
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: High
Wind: High
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