Canary Island date palm

How to Grow and Care for Canary Island date palm

Canary Island date palm · Phoenix canariensis
Also known as: Canary date palm; slender date palm

Grow under glass or as a houseplant in a loam-based compost in bright indirect light. When in growth water moderately and feed with a balanced fertiliser once a month. Water sparingly in winter. If moved outside during summer, locate in a sunny sheltered position with some midday shade

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Planting and Growing Canary Island date palm

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsPartial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeLoam
Soil pHAcid · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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Care Tips

Grow under glass or as a houseplant in a loam-based compost in bright indirect light. When in growth water moderately and feed with a balanced fertiliser once a month. Water sparingly in winter. If moved outside during summer, locate in a sunny sheltered position with some midday shade

How to Water Canary Island date palm?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Canary Island date palm?

Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Canary Island date palm?

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What Soil Is Best for Canary Island date palm?

Soil type
Loam
Soil pH
Acid · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Canary Island date palm?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize Canary Island date palm?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune Canary Island date palm?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate Canary Island date palm?

Propagate by seed sown at not less than 25°C

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How to Transplant Canary Island date palm?

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How to Care for Canary Island date palm in Winter?

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How to Plant Canary Island date palm?

Grow under glass or as a houseplant in a loam-based compost in bright indirect light. When in growth water moderately and feed with a balanced fertiliser once a month. Water sparingly in winter. If moved outside during summer, locate in a sunny sheltered position with some midday shade

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How to Repot Canary Island date palm?

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How to Harvest Canary Island date palm?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease free

Pests

May be attacked by glasshouse red spider mite, thrips, mealybugs and scale insects

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The Toxicity of Canary Island date palm

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Attributes of Canary Island date palm

Plant typePalms · Conservatory Greenhouse
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spreadwider than 8 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
OriginCanary Islands

Scientific Classification

Species
Phoenix canariensis
Genus
Phoenix
Family
Arecaceae
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