Date palm

The Date Palm grows well both in pots and in open ground. It is ideal as an ornamental plant for sunny gardens or even for very bright interiors (preferably verandas).

Phoenix dactylifera (Date Palm) is a rustic palm that thrives well in Italy and Europe (in temperate climates).

It is resistant to salt and minimum temperatures down to -8/-10°C.

Botanical name : Phoenix dactylifera

Popular name : Date Palm, Date Palm

Family : Arecaceae

Climate : Tropical and subtropical

Countries of origin : Middle East and North Africa

Ease of growth : For beginners and intermediate green thumbs

Species: Phoenix dactylifera (Medjool)

Seed Origin: Medjool Dates

Gender: male/female in a ratio of approximately 1:1, determinable only when the plant is mature

🌡️ Temperature:

• Ideal between 20-30°C
• Protect from cold and temperatures below 10°C if the palm is still small
• Minimum temperatures for an adult Phoenix dactylifera: -8/-10°C

☀️ Light and positioning:

• Very bright direct or indirect sunlight
• If kept indoors in a pot, place it near windows facing south or west, therefore in very bright rooms.
• If grown in a pot, in summer it can be moved outdoors to a sunny place, while in winter it should be kept indoors.
• If grown in open ground, protect it with mulch in winter and cover it with non-woven fabric.
• It is not recommended to grow Phoenix dactylifera in open ground until it exceeds 1-1.5 m in height.

💦 Watering:

• Water thoroughly during the growing season
• Allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings.
• Reduce watering in winter, keeping the soil just moist.

😶‍🌫️ Humidity:

• Mist the leaves occasionally or use a humidifier in dry environments

🚜 Type of soil:

• Well-draining soil
• Preferably a tropical plant mix with added pumice and/or perlite and sand

🪴 Type of vase:

• Pot with drainage holes
• Preferably in plastic or terracotta

🚀 Fertilization:

• Fertilize during the growing season (spring and summer)
• Use a balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks

Since plants are living beings, they may differ from the photos shown.

The plant is sold in a nursery pot and with a professional , draining, high-quality substrate.

This means you don’t need to repot the plant until it has grown and needs a larger pot!