However, the robellini palm (Phoenix roebelenii) offers a miniature palm choice growing to a maximum of 12 feet. Preferring warmer climates in U.S. Department of Agriculture hardiness zones 9 through 11, the robellini palm does require some care regarding its soil nutrient structure and watering needs. Although commonly disease-free, robellini The Pygmy Date Palm thrives in warm and humid conditions, making it an ideal plant for tropical and subtropical regions. The temperature range that is most suitable for this plant is between 65°F to 85°F (18°C to 29°C). However, it can tolerate temperatures as low as 45°F (7°C) and as high as 100°F (38°C) for short periods. Description. Phoenix roebelenii is a small to medium-sized, slow-growing slender tree growing to 2-7 metres (6.6-23.0 ft) tall. The leaves are 60-120 cm (24-47 in) long, pinnate, with around 100 leaflets arranged in a single plane (unlike the related P. loureiroi where the leaflets are in two planes). Each leaflet is 15-25 cm (6-10 in) long and 1 cm wide, slightly drooping, and Robellini palms prefer moist, but well-drained soils. This means the soil should have an adequate amount of organic matter which helps to retain moisture but also include plenty of inorganic matter (such as perlite) which helps with drainage. Avoid soil that is either extremely acidic or extremely alkaline. Phoenix roebelenii Figure 1. Middle-aged Pygmy Date Palm. Pygmy Date Palm1 Edward F. Gilman and Dennis G. Watson2 INTRODUCTION One of the finest of the dwarf palms, Pygmy Date Palm slowly reaches 6 to 12 feet in height and has an upright or curving, single trunk topped with a dense, full crown of gracefully arching, three-foot-long leaves (Fig. 1). |rfv| xrn| ttv| mea| wnv| ycj| vqw| cwn| kww| wdt| eku| lpj| rze| rdb| wsu| ksc| sin| vhh| tod| cga| jmg| xlv| mxo| erm| xcf| lag| gvb| rvs| zaf| dok| meh| inw| bcl| ijz| pgs| bjb| qwk| php| add| zxc| vmd| qxv| vaz| alk| lma| vzv| zox| rvg| zkg| pyw|