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The plant grows up to 15-25 metres high, with several stems growing from a single root system. The leaves are composed and can grow up to 3 metres long. Such a composed leaf consists of about 150 leaflets, each about 30 cm long and 2 cm wide.The Phoenix dactylifera is planted on a large scale because of its edible fruits, the dates. This planting has been going on for thousands of years. Because of this, the original distribution area is not exactly known. Probably this is South-West Asia or North Africa.
The plant grows up to 15-25 metres high, with several stems growing from a single root system. The leaves are composed and can grow up to 3 metres long. Such a composed leaf consists of about 150 leaflets, each about 30 cm long and 2 cm wide.
The plant grows up to 15-25 metres high, with several stems growing from a single root system. The leaves are composed and can grow up to 3 metres long. Such a composed leaf consists of about 150 leaflets, each about 30 cm long and 2 cm wide.
| Minimum temperature | - 10 |
| Position | Light shade/sun |
| Watering | Regular watering |
| Comes from | North Africa |
| Soil type | Mediterranean feeding ground |
| Full ground | Yes |
| Tub plant | Yes |
| Flowering period | N/A |
| Growth rate | Normal |
Most often the plant is around the minimum size. The height of the plant is always incl. pot height. Its actual height depends on the various sources of supply and how long the plant has been staying and growing in our stock environment.
A plant enhances the atmosphere much more and becomes more beautiful with a decorative pot that matches both the plant and its space. The recommended diameter of a pot for this Phoenix dactylifera is 88 - 160 cm. This is not only an eye-pleasing proportion, but also makes caring for the plant more easy.
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Plants Encyclopedia
All interesting and necessary information about the Phoenix dactylifera is found in our encyclopedia
Watering
This plant should be watered regularly. During sunny periods we recommend watering every day. During less sunny periods we recommend watering once every 3 days, unless it has rained.
Placement
This plant needs to be placed in a place where the sun shines a lot. The more sun, the faster its growth, but also the more moisture it needs.
Nutrition
Nutrition is very important for plants. We recommend that this plant is provided with a good nutrient base by using high quality Mediterranean nutrient soil. We also recommend that you administer extra nutrients. Mediterranean nutrient tablets, these are simply pressed into the soil next to the plant. This ensures the supply of all the necessary nutrients and the plant will keep its dark green leaf colour.
Cutting
Pruning a palm is simple. When a leaf starts to dry out, the fairly thick branch near the trunk should be trimmed with e.g. pruning shears. The palm gets new shoots every year that grow into large fan leaves.
120cm
tot 650cm
Phoenix dactylifera - Date palm
This date palm is a real eye-catcher. It looks a bit like the Phoenix canariensis but is clearly different. The canariensis has a somewhat fuller leaf, and the leaves of the date palm are a bit thinner.
Frequently asked questions, FAQ
How fast does the Phoenix dactylifera grow?
A large dactylifera grows faster than a young one, which happens especially in the summer period. In winter when it is cold, dactyliferas go to sleep, then they hardly grow unless they are kept warm. A smaller dactylifera of e.g. 140cm, of which the stem is about 40-50cm, grows by about 10cm per year. And even smaller dactyliferas even less. So it comes down to the size of the dactylifera and the environment, how fast it grows.
How high does the Phoenix dactylifera date palm get?
A dactylifera grows up to 10 meters high, in the tropics, but in the Netherlands they sometimes don't get higher than 2 meters, unless they are imported and have undergone a special process to get used to our climate. Mind you, in the young years a dactylifera grows very slowly. Only after a few years it starts to grow.
Date palm Phoenix dactylifera, how often water?
In the winter period in the cold, a dactylifera can do without water for up to a week, and then it shouldn't get too much even. But the warmer the weather and the more sunlight, the more water it needs. During the hottest days, a dactylifera may need to be soaked twice a day.
Phoenix dactylifera, when pruning?
Throughout the year the leaves of the dactylifera can become barren. As soon as they are too barren for the palm to look beautiful, they can be cut off at the trunk with pruning shears. In this way the dactylifera forms its trunk.
Phoenix dactylifera, when to sow?
We recommend sowing the dactylifera outdoors around spring. Indoors the period does not matter.
Our plant sizes are determined by measuring the smallest plants up until the largest in a field with hundreds of plants. Because a plant is a natural product, it's possible a plant is a little smaller than the mentioned minimum size.
This deviation is 10cm maximum. In our guidelines we keep a margin of max. 10cm regarding the minimum size.
Note: when you order a plant that doesn't stay green in the winter, it's probably (when ordered during the winter months or the beginning spring season) smaller than the minimum size. This is not a problem in any case, because the plant will grow new branches or leaves and the minimum height will be reached within a short period. Your order will have the right size within a short time.
