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Phoenix roebelenii

Pygmy Date Palm

Slender clumping palm with arching green fronds and a thorny trunk base, prized for its elegant tropical appearance indoors or outdoors in warm climates.

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Pot Size 2-3 in

Merchant	Pot Size	Availability	Price
	2-3 in	In Stock	$19.49	Buy

Pot Size 5-6 in

Merchant	Pot Size	Availability	Price
	5-6 in	In Stock	$50.06	Buy

Pot Size 11-12 in

Merchant	Pot Size	Availability	Price
	11-12 in	In Stock	$85.97	Buy
	11-12 in	In Stock	$120.10	Buy

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Plant Details

Common Name	Pygmy Date Palm
Family	Arecaceae
Genus	Phoenix
Species	Roebelenii
Origin	Southeast Asia
Blooming	Rarely flowers indoors, produces orange-red drupes if pollinated outdoors.
Leaf Color	Emerald green
Sunlight	Half-shade / Sun
Category	Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly	check Yes

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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining mix of peat, perlite, and sand; rich in organic matter.

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during growing season; reduce watering in winter; high humidity preferred.

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light to full sun; protect from intense midday scorching indoors.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer monthly from March to September.

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Pruning

Remove dead or yellowed fronds at the base only; avoid cutting green tissue.

Pest Control Mealybug Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

eco Leaf Persistence 12 months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

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Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

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Growing Parameters

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Temperature

59° – 90°

Fahrenheit

Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth

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Humidity

40% – 75%

% relative

Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in

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Light (LUX)

1500 – 8000

Lux

Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface

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Light (PAR)

300 – 1200

mmol/m²/s

Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity

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Soil Moisture

30% – 60%

% volumetric

Water content in the growing medium

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Soil EC

350 – 1800

mS/cm

Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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