Phoenix sylvestris
wild date palm
Large palm with a thin textured trunk and full crown of grey & gold leaves. Good alternative to P. dactylifera & P. canariensis.
 Altura | 12–35 |
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 Ancho | 10–15 |
 Tolera | Sequía, Venados, Calor, Viento |
 Riego | Bajo |
Not all palms love water! This one is actually drought-tolerant and can live quite happily on little or no water once it's established, though it'll grow more slowly and may not look as lush. To keep your palm looking its best, be sure to water it consistently and deeply while it's getting established, then after a few years give it a good deep soaking every couple of weeks. It will also be happy to have more water, provided the soil drainage is adequate. This palm is adaptable to heavy soils and will require less water in clay than it will in well drained soil. It prefers well drained soil, if possible. | |
 Resiste hasta | 22 °F |
 Exposición | Pleno sol |
 Características | Con espinas, Palma, Solitaria |
 Interior / exterior | Exterior |
 Drenaje | En el suelo: mezcla para cactus, En maceta: mezcla para cactus, Tolera suelo pesado, Tolera suelo arenoso |
 Fertilización | Fertilizante para palmas |
 Origen | Sur de Asia |
 Zonas Sunset | 8, 9, 12–23 |
Notas de cultivo
Similar in appearance to the Canary Island date palm but half the size or smaller. This palm grows in the marine layer, but may not be the best choice for the foggiest areas of Northern California.
Palms are generally heavy feeders, so if you want them growing quickly and looking their best, they should be fertilized at least three times a year. Fertilizing at spring equinox, summer solstice and fall equinox will allow for a winter rest. Be sure to feed your palm with a fertilizer that contains micronutrients (especially including magnesium), especially if you see yellowing leaves or yellow spots on the leaves. This is particularly important with this palm as yellowing leaves and micronutrient deficiencies are fairly common.
Interés especial
In South Asia, where this palm is from, its flowers are used to make an intoxicating brew. Also, the fruit is used in jellies.
Enlaces
Esta información refleja las observaciones de Grubb and Nadler y de nuestra comunidad de amantes de las plantas. Siempre tomamos en cuenta las aportaciones de otros horticultores y agradecemos los comentarios de quienes tengan más información sobre el cultivo de esta planta.
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