Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
May be attacked by glasshouse red spider mite, thrips, mealybugs and scale insects
Explore the plant health library →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
Generally disease free
May be attacked by glasshouse red spider mite, thrips, mealybugs and scale insects
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