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Pygmy Date Palm, Phoenix Roebelenii Palm – Plant

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Phoenix roebelenii is a small to medium-sized, slow-growing slender tree growing to 2–3 metres (6.6–9.8 ft) tall. The leaves are 60–120 cm (24–47 in) long, pinnate, with around 100 leaflets arranged in a single plane (unlike the related P. loureiroi where the leaflets are in two planes). Each leaflet is 15–25 cm (6–10 in)15–25 cm long and 1 cm broad, slightly drooping, and grey-green in colour with scurfy pubescence below.

The flowers are small, yellowish, produced on a 45 cm (18 in) inflorescence. The fruit is an edible 1 cm drupe resembling a small, thin-fleshed date.

Description

Phoenix roebelenii, with common names of pygmy date palm, miniature date palm or just robellini, is a species of date palm native to southeastern Asia, from southwestern China (Yunnan Province), northern Laos and northern Vietnam, (in Dien Bien Province, Ha Giang Province, Cao Bang Province, Lang Son Province).

Additional information

Weight 3 kg
Dimensions 36 × 15 × 15 cm
Common Name

Phoenix roebelenii, with common names of pygmy date palm, miniature date palm or just robellini

Difficulty

Easy to grow.

Fertilizer

Fertilize pygmy date palms about two to three times per year with a fertilizer that is labelled for use with palms. Typically a fertilizer with a ratio of 8-2-12-4 is ideal. Apply fertilizers to the soil at a rate of 1-1/2 pounds per 100 square feet every three months between April and September.

Flower Colour

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Height

2 to 3 meter.

Soil

Sandy, well-drained soil.

Sunlight

Full sun to full shade.

Temperature

Minimum temperature 30 degrees F.

Water

Water regularly to keep the soil moist.

Bloom Time

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