How to grow and care for Phoenix dactylifera
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Phoenix dactylifera
Phoenix dactylifera 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Phoenix dactylifera
How often should I water?
check Phoenix dactylifera Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Phoenix dactylifera need?
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Phoenix dactylifera likes Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
10K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Phoenix dactylifera at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Phoenix dactylifera prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Phoenix dactylifera is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Arecales, Family: Arecaceae, Genus: Phoenix, Species: Phoenix dactylifera
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Arecales |
| Family | Arecaceae |
| Genus | Phoenix |
| Species | Phoenix dactylifera |
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