How to grow and care for Phoenix roebelenii O'Brien
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Phoenix roebelenii O'Brien, Dwarf date palm, Robellini
Phoenix roebelenii O'Brien 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
18C° ~25C°
Every 10 days
water
How to water Phoenix roebelenii O'Brien
How often should I water?
check Phoenix roebelenii O'Brien Every 10 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 roebelenii O'Brien need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Phoenix roebelenii O'Brien likes Bright direct 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 ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
8~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
18~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Phoenix roebelenii O'Brien at home, make sure the temperature is 18~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Phoenix roebelenii O'Brien 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 roebelenii O'Brien is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Arecales, Family: Arecaceae, Genus: Phoenix, Species: Phoenix roebelenii
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Habitat | Asia |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Arecales |
| Family | Arecaceae |
| Genus | Phoenix |
| Species | Phoenix roebelenii |
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