Date Palm
Common Name(s)
Date Palm
Latin Name
Phoenix canariensis
Care Level
Perfect For Beginners
Light
Date palms like the brightest light that can be provided, including full sun.
Water
These plants do best when kept slightly on the dry side so allowing the top two inches of soil to dry between watering is ideal.
Humidity
Average home humidity is fine for these plants.
Temperature
Plants do well in average home temperatures between 12° & 26°C.
Fertiliser
These plants do not require intense feeding, a single fertilising once a year is great.
Toxicity
The fronds of these plants are particularly dangerous
Why is my plant not growing?
These plants are slow growing so be aware that these plants may go through periods without new leaves growing.
Are these plants toxic?
Whilst these plants are not toxic they do have sharp leaf edges that can cause puncture marks when the plant matures, this is something to be aware of if there are pets or small children around.
