PYGMY DATE PALM Phoenix roebelenii

PYGMY DATE PALM Phoenix roebelenii

Native to: Southeast Asia

• Size: Grows up to 10-12 feet
• Sun: Full to part sun (slightly sensitive to frost, frond burn)
• Hardiness: Mid-twenties, will burn below 30 degrees
• Water: Medium (2 times weekly during dry months)
• Flowers: Yellowish white flowers and the fruit is eatable.
• Attracts: pollenating insects when blooming, birds and small mammals when fruiting
• Pests: Argentine ant harvest the honey dew of aphids and other pests.
• Other Information: Eatable fruit, does well with
• Great Links to learn more:
• https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/trees/palms/pygmy-date-palm
• https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/pygmy-palm/grow-pygmy-palm-trees.htm
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoenix_roebelenii

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