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Phoenix roebelenii

Also Known As

  • Miniature Date Palm
  • Pygmy Date Palm

Plant type

palm / cycad

size

  • H: 6'-10'
  • W: 6'-10'

planting zones

  • 9b-11

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Phoenix roebelenii plant details

Phoenix roebelenii is an evergreen palm / cycad with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Phoenix roebelenii

Plant type: palm / cycad
Plant family: arecaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phoenix roebelenii

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The pygmy date palm is a small, clustering pinnate leafed palm with many uses. It makes a great houseplant, or it can be grown outdoors where its small size makes it easy to protect from temperatures below 25 °F. It also tolerates cool weather very well. BH.

Gardening facts about Phoenix roebelenii plant

How to Grow Phoenix roebelenii

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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