1 silver tin of 20 Phoenix Robelenii ‘Pygmy Date Palm’ Seeds(care guide included)
(Find more info on germinating seeds by going to our seed guide)
About the seeds:
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difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
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germination time |
1-6 months |
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depth |
1/4"-1” |
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spacing |
1-2 seeds per soil pod or planter |
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recommended planter |
soil pod, nursery planter or ziploc baggie with sphagnum moss or perlite |
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time to maturity |
1-2 years |
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seed prep |
pre-soak | scarification | stratification | none |
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method |
greenhouse | paper towel method | moss-in-a-bag |
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temperature |
80F - 90F |
About the Plants:
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description |
small palm with thick trunk and thin feather-like leaves |
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difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
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growth speed |
slow | medium | fast |
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size of plant |
6' - 22' |
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light |
full sun | partial sun | shade | grow lights |
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soil |
sandy coconut coir/peat-based potting mix |
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temperature |
warm | cool |
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pet-friendly |
cats | dogs | no |
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pests |
thrips, scale, mealy bugs, spider mites, root rot, leaf spot |
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fertilization |
heavy | moderate | light |
Extra tips or info: Store these seeds in a cool, dry place if not planting right away. It is recommend to plant them right away, the longer they are stored, the lower the germination rates will be.
These are some of the most difficult seeds to germinate, so a good setup with a heat mat, greenhouse and grow lights is recommended.