Pygmy Date Palm Care & Information (Phoenix roebelenii)

[@noneyassnowbetter127]

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[@robbo6554]

Hi Justin, very interesting plant, as usual you are very knowledgeable about it. Take care and thank you. I always enjoy seeing and listening to you, keep up the good work.

[@DANCLEANCLIPS]

I love my 3 Pygmy Date Palms!! Thanks for the video!

[@NU2UTX]

Thank you for your complete guide for care. I have one thriving in the sun on the porch. When would be the best time to repot?

[@pamsmall1251]

Thank you Justin, enjoying watching your videos, so smart, and cute too!

[@TheGreenAlchemist]

Thank you for watching, I'm glad you enjoy my videos! I always look forward to hearing from you and what you think about them! 🌺

[@bossqueenskitchen2968]

Thank you for all the helpful care tips. I do have a problem with the new leaves opening up and also sone of the leaves at the bottom are turning brown and hard dried out. Can you advise me on how to save the leaves from browning and to get the new leaves to open up. Thank you.

[@OsmosisOP]

I got one as a gift & the roots are exposed on top is it ok for the roots to be exposed?

[@jans4jesus709]

Your video is wonderful. Very informative. I took lots of notes. I just bought one of these beauties online, it came all the way from Florida to Seattle area in Washington state. I am in love with it already. My concern is that the soil is really wet. That can't be good, If I move it into a large terra cotta pot (just like yours) with some new soil already in the bottom and sides; placing it quickly and gently adding more soil, do you think it would survive? If not; how do I dry out the current soil ? All I see is the roots rotting from wet soil in a large pot. Once again, thank you for your time and excellent video. Plants are therapy for me. 🌸 Jan Thomson

[@Sherman1862]

Good Job! Love your Videos! Go Kentucky! Go Pigmy Date Palms! Just bought one.. Need to pot up.. In Zone 9b,c, SF Bay Area..

[@markb8474]

I have several of these in my yard in Arizona. They're beautiful plants that get only somewhat stressed in the heat of summer when temperatures can exceed 110 degrees. As Justin said, they can be susceptible to a shortage of micronutrients. Therefore, you should fertilize them using a fertilizer specifically designed for palms. Such fertilizers contain some or all of the following: potassium, manganese, phosphate, magnesium, zinc, iron and sulfate.

[@AM2PMReviews]

Mine look bad maybe I need to fertilize? Can I fertilize now in winter?

[@Rajgitaa]

I'm in Phoenix. The leaves of mine are starting to turn yellow. Am I watering too often (every 3 days) or not enough? Also mine are planted inground around my pool.

[@doreeb6314]

Saving my plan’s life right now. Thanks.

[@timmaselli5074]

Sir, you rock! 😎 I just purchased one today, and I was looking for useful info. I just listened to your older vid about the Money Trees which I was having issues with. In my state NM they closed us down because of the virus so I've been using my free time to finally expand my jungle, and knowledge. I love Palm Trees! However, my keeping them alive is far from perfect! I just recently got a couple more magestic palms, hopefully I won't kill them. I have a Parlor Palm,to my surprise its growing fast! However, my question is the watering. Are you supposed to water them all so much water until the water comes out the bottom?

[@speckleddust]

Thank you so much! I just bought one today and this information will be very useful for me 😊

[@davyprayoga4276]

Oh they can definitely grow taller than 10 feet. Here in Indonesia, my parents have 3 of them planted in their backyard. They're really old (older than myself actually) and all three of them have trunks that's around 12 feet tall give or take.

[@sherryshirey2981]

Where would you plant one in the high desert of Arizona? Also why would the end of leaves turn a black color? Zone 8b.

[@randylynnr]

How do I take care of it outside in Myrtle Beach In fall and winter- full sun backyard

[@farley1935]

I have one that has 3 trunks, but two are much smaller than the prominent one. It seems when I trimmed the taller one to fewer fronds, opening up more light to the small ones, they grew much better...taller. Could I trim the taller one's fronds totally to a short length, stunting it so the others would gain up to equal height...then have a balanced three trunk plant?

[@ritaschiferl3615]

I just received a PDP from Florida. I planted it in a slightly larger terra cotta pot. I did amend the palm soil with some perlite and added Palmtone Organic granular fertilizer per instructions. I mist it every day. I will also add some fish emulsion when it needs watering. Thank you so much for all the helpful information!!

[@TheGreenAlchemist]

Don't mention it, that's what I'm here for! Keep me posted and let me know if you have any questions about the care for him at all! Thanks for watching!!

[@ritaschiferl3615]

@@TheGreenAlchemist I'm having a concern with the date palm. Noticing some reddish/yellowing/browning leaves. Wish I could send photos. I water it when moisture reading is "dry". PH is at 7.0. Feeding it with MG Shake and Feed. Watering it with room temp reverse osmosis water. Discontinued the fish emulsion. Should I reintroduce the fish emulsion? Misting it everyday. It's on our North-facing front porch. It receives part sun. It's in a terracotta pot with well-draining cactus soil. I would appreciate your diagnosis and suggestions of what is happening.

[@TheGreenAlchemist]

@@ritaschiferl3615 This almost sounds like a nutrient deficiency. Particularly with potassium, not enough will cause the leaves/fronds to yellow and brown. What type of soil did you use? Palms like this one in particular have specific micro and macro-nutrients that they need regularly to keep them happy and thriving. If you used palm soil like with miracle grow then I would consider introducing either some bone meal, fish emulsion, or worm castings to help later. Or you can use palm-specific fertilizer to help in the spring. Around this time (if you're in the northern hemisphere like me) he'll start to slow down and go dormant in cooler weather. If you feed him now he'll begin to wake back up and not go dormant. In the meantime, I would just focus on adequate sunlight, humidity, and water as normal. Don't go overboard with it though because they can develop root rot rather quickly. If you want to give him anything to help now, a few worm castings would be ok, but not a bunch. Cut back any discolored fronds too. Let me know if you have any more questions at all!

[@ritaschiferl3615]

For a plant in a 9" diameter nursery pot, what size container should I look for to repot it in? Would a 14" diameter be too wide?

[@jessicajerozal7737]

Thank you! How long can you leave them in the grower pot? Do you need to transfer/repot them at all?

[@yvonnebaron1954]

My plant has dead leaves . I cut them off . I have the plant in a self watering pot?

[@wishingonthemoon1]

Thank you so much for this video! Edit: I’m growing two of them. One is doing really well, and one isn’t doing as well-I’m not sure why yet. The one not doing well was actually getting *more* light, but maybe my watering schedule isn’t correct. (I have one of each in my two apartments, and they are on different schedules).

[@HoneyBee-zh9zw]

Can I remove the spikes from the tree

[@annec5637]

Does it grow dates?

[@dymedshorty1204]

Mine is currently drying out. I have had it for 4 months. She was good until 3 weeks ago I started to notice the leaves drying completely. Can you help?

[@lori4116]

Can you please tell me what is growing off of my friends date palm? Its a brown ball with thorns. It looks like it's growing from the adult? plant. I don't know how to upload a photo for you

[@gafairbanks2434]

Well, I visited your site AFTER I transferred to a new pot! I will let you know if it lives by cutting 1/3rd tangled root system off. Used Dairy Doo soil mix with Diatomaceous earth and Adzomite for nutrients.

[@TheGreenAlchemist]

Yes, keep me posted. Mine started losing a couple of branches so I had to give him better light and a little bit more humidity. He's since perked back up some but I don't like to count my eggs. Let me know if you have any questions or concerns about your boy! Good luck.

[@gafairbanks2434]

@@TheGreenAlchemist One lived other pretty lanky but still with me. We need real sun to bring life! Hoping for latter.

[@pataiken6240]

I live in atlanta Is it at all possible I could Plant it in the ground If I have to put my 15 gallon into a pot what size and what type pot?

[@overthemoon9941]

Idk 🤷‍♀️ if he responds doesn’t look like he does ….my new Pygmy date palm tag says tolerant to 30 degrees. So I’ll need to pull indoors when we get freezing weather which is usually less 6 weeks.

[@DarlingsDomain]

I apparently over watered mine. I live in Seattle. I took all the dead out because the roots still look good. I have it sitting in the sun and idk if it'll come back but I hope so

[@Gymuser7442]

My palm has very few dry leaves, and all are growing from the tip and it doesnt look like tit did when we got it. and all of this started happening when I moved it to a smaller pot. Do you know why this is happening? Help me please

[@Sean-ti6dk]

Im in 9A and I’m sure I’m over thinking it but I just planted my Pygmy 7 days ago (spring transplant), predominantly at the bottom, but a little across the whole palm I’m starting to see some yellowing and a bit of sagging. Thoughts? And Thanks.

[@WilliamBaumannIII]

You had my trust once I saw Leafeon in the bottom right

[@j1beauty]

I tried to separate twice the 4 trees in the pot but it died. How can I do that safely?

[@buckey6504]

My mom got one and we put it in miracle grow soil regular soil. Does that soil work for it.

[@jozigalm8159]

How's it doing? Did you use MGs garden soil or potting soil?

[@luke1the3duke]

Info time stamps would be nice! Great info!

[@2lemonades]

I put blood meal on top soil a month ago and some of the leaves are turning brown.

[@elenatrevino5310]

Hi Justin I live in Austin Texas the weather we’ve been having has been very Hot and humid (85 to 101°). I have a question for you I have six date palms all in pots. (large, Med and Tall pots) They’re doing very well. I’ve had some that I’ve had for the couple of years and some that I bought this year. Ok …my question to you is i’ve been doing the finger test about 2 inches and I’m noticing around the perimeter of my pot it’s very moist and the center is very bone dry and roots are coming up from the top what do I do or is that normal? Please help! Thank you Elena

[@LA-vt5kr]

Is it safe to spray it with vinegar water?

[@glow1815]

Direct Sunlight in Phx heat definitely it will die so fast. No mater how much water you watered. I say this because i have mine in a container i left it direct Sunlight for only 45 mins 105 degrees the leaves starts to burn. I moved it to shaded spot with bright light it does so much better. No more leaves burning. I also mulch it keeps it moist and not have to water quite frequent. I have little ones planted in the ground sitting under Phoenix Sun they don't thrive at all and the leaves isn't green like my container one.

[@overthemoon9941]

Had the same issue this summer in Dallas intense 110 temps for month..lost a palm plus few others. Nothing can survive heat stress like that…sure b same w/my new Pygmy date 🤷‍♀️🤨

[@SoniaCarrion-ul2re]

Hi I leave in Florida and have a 1 single roebelenni dwarf plam about 3 feet, it has some white pastey substance on the leafs how can i get rid of it. Should I keep the plant cover in the winter under 30 degrees thank you

[@madqueendom6902]

My plants roots are very brown, and dry I assumed I was taking good care of it I just watered it that's 😒 now I have brown leaves the roots are so brown. I think it needs more dirt it's like the roots are exposed oh gesh...help me please

[@katelizh]

Great info

[@alvincruz29]

I live in Phoenix, Arizona where it can get really hot (110F or higher) in the summer. The soil is also clay. I have 6 pygmy date palms planted in ground around the pool. The leaves are yellowing and eventually turn to brown after a while. I did some research and I read that this could be Leaf Blight caused by sun scorch. The solution is frequent and deep watering. I have 2 drippers (4 gph) on each palm. How long should I set the watering timer and how often? I am nervous because I also read overwatering could kill them. Can you please help on water amount and frequency? Thank you!

[@TheGreenAlchemist]

How long ago did you plant them? Did you tamp the soil down around them as you were transplanting? How's your soils pH? Date palms can have some adverse reactions with alkaline soils. Depending on temperature and humidity levels newer date palms need about 20+ liters of water a week. Once established they're moderately drought tolerant. Overwatering can definitely kill them! I can tell you with mine if it's hot enough outside, anything over 85 degrees, I'll water mine at least once a day. I hope this helps. Keep me updated and answer what you can.

[@colleenmoore3674]

My palm has a lot of dry, brown leaves. Should I prune them off?

[@TheGreenAlchemist]

Yes I would. They won't turn green again and if for no other reason they'll look unsightly! 🌲

[@bobbytw]

Where can I send a pic of my palm. Not sure what is going on with it.

[@narlykid10]

Hopefully my palm doesn't die. I just pulled it from the pot and cut a ton of the roots off before putting it in a new pot.

[@DIS50GO]

Good info 👍

[@betha5539]

Thank you