Canary Island date palm
Also known as: Canary date palm; slender date palm
P. canariensis is a tree-like palm to 15m or more, with a stout trunk and spreading deep green leaves to 5m in length, pinnately divided into many linear leaflets; drooping panicles of creamy-yellow flowers, followed by reddish-yellow fruits
Scientific classification
- Species
- Canary Island date palm (Phoenix canariensis)
- Genus
- Phoenix
- Family
- Arecaceae
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- Toxicity
- Palms · Conservatory Greenhouse
- Plant type
- Higher than 12 metres
- Height
- wider than 8 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Canary Island date palm
Distribution map
Canary Islands
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Canary Island date palm
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Canary Island date palm care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown at not less than 25°C
Growing
GrowingGrow 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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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
May be attacked by glasshouse red spider mite, thrips, mealybugs and scale insects
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