Phoenix Roebelenii - Pygmy Date Palm

Description:

Phoenix Roebelenii also known as Pygmy Date Palm, is a small to medium-sized, slow-growing slender tree. These plants could bear small yellowish flowers and even small tiny fruit (of only 1 cm in size). These date palms (Phoenix Roebelenii), are actually originated underneath the canopy of dense tropical forests in Africa and Asia. This Slender tree grows very slowly, reaching a maximum height indoors of 2-3 meters. But as a miniature date palm, they grow at the height of 1.5 – 1.8 m. This miniature date palm also produces arching, graceful fronds with delicate leaflets on them. These fronds develop out of a stately central trunk. They could be grown as a container plant or as an addition to the patio.

Phoenix Roebelenii (Pygmy Date Palm) is an excellent air purifier.

It has been proven by NASA (The National Aeronautics and Space Administration) that while keeping the Phoenix Roebelenii (Pygmy Date Palm) as a miniature indoor date palm could result in good air quality in your surroundings. This is because they are best at absorbing formaldehyde coming out of electronics or laptops and it also cleans up other harmful toxins. Thus, making an excellent environment for your indoor spaces.

Miniature Date palm is easy to care.

These Palm trees would perform well in the presence of partial natural shade. Keep their soil moist, and regular water is necessary. The soil on which they are supposed to be planted must be well-drained and sandy. To ensure their survival, temperature must be always above 1 degree Celsius. In terms of feeding, use palm fertilizers for about 2 to 3 times per year. Typically, a fertilizer with a ratio of 8:2:12:4 is ideal. Apply every three months between summer to spring season.