- How do you water dwarf date palms properly?
- When is the dwarf date palm fertilized?
- How often does the palm tree have to be repotted?
- Are dwarf date palms pruned?
- Which diseases and pests occur?
- How is the dwarf date palm properly overwintered?
The dwarf date palm (Phoenix roebelenii) is the smallest representative of the date palm species. In local latitudes it rarely gets higher than one meter and often appears wider than high. The care of dwarf date palms requires a little bit of finesse. How to care for dwarf date palms.
The dwarf date palm is best kept in the fresh air
How do you water dwarf date palms properly?
In the growth phase, water dwarf date palms regularly and thoroughly. The root ball should always be slightly damp but never wet. Avoid waterlogging. In winter, water only enough to keep the roots from drying out completely.
Rainwater is suitable for watering. The dwarf date palm does not tolerate calcareous water so well. The water should be stale and as soft as possible.
High humidity is important for growth. Mist the dwarf date palm regularly, even in winter.
When is the dwarf date palm fertilized?
The dwarf date palm is only fertilized every two weeks during the growth phase. A standard liquid fertilizer is sufficient.
How often does the palm tree have to be repotted?
Every three to four years, the dwarf date palm needs a larger pot. Carefully remove them from the old pot. The old substrate is removed and replaced with fresh.
If the dwarf date palm has grown too large, you can prune the root ball a little when repotting.
Are dwarf date palms pruned?
Palm trees are generally not cut. You may remove brown leaves if they are completely dry.
Which diseases and pests occur?
Root rot occurs when the dwarf date palm is too damp.
Pests that can occur on this species of palm include:
- spider mites
- scale insects
- trips
Frequently, pests can be avoided by spraying the leaves regularly, as they mainly occur when the humidity is low.
How is the dwarf date palm properly overwintered?
Dwarf date palms are conditionally hardy and tolerate temperatures down to -6 degrees.
You should overwinter the palm in the bucket in a frost-free, bright place. In dark rooms, the installation of plant lamps is recommended.
tips
When cared for as a houseplant, the dwarf date palm rarely forms flowers and later fruits in our regions. The fruits would not be edible anyway because they have a much too tart taste.