Canary Island Date Palm. An impressive foliage plant with a stout trunk and deep green arching pinnate leaves. Max Height 4m. Max Spread 2m. Flowers May to June. Fruits August. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 60°F / 15°C.
Phoenix canariensis
An impressive foliage plant with a stout trunk and deep green arching pinnate leaves
Additional information
| Generic | Phoenix |
|---|---|
| Species | canariensis |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Canary Island Date Palm |
| Flower Colour | cream |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 4m |
| Family | Arecaceae |
| Spread | 2m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright, Arching |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| Colour Fruit | yellow, red |
| Fruits When | August |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 60°F / 15°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Water sparingly in winter, Mist regularly, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Red spider mite, Scale |
| Maintenance | Pot on every 3 to 5 years |
| Propagation | Seed |
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