Pygmy Date Palm
Phoenix roebelenii
Family: Arecaceae
Pygmy Date Palm grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained loamy soil. Water needs: Moderate.
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How to Grow Pygmy Date Palm
Pygmy Date Palm growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Well-drained loamy soil with a soil pH of 6.0-7.5, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 9-11. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Pygmy Date Palm as 30-90 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 5-10 years.
Plant Overview
Pygmy Date Palm (Phoenix roebelenii) is listed in the Arecaceae family and categorized as a palm with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-1225
- Family
- Arecaceae
- Plant type
- Palm
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Pygmy Date Palm is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Well-drained loamy soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 9-11.
- Hardiness zones
- 9-11
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Well-drained loamy soil
- Soil pH
- 6.0-7.5
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 30-90 days and the seed depth is 1 inch. The listed time to maturity is 5-10 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 30-90 days
- Seed depth
- 1 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 5-10 years
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.