How do you water dwarf date palms properly?
Water dwarf date palms regularly and thoroughly during the growth phase. The root ball should always be slightly damp, but never wet. Waterlogging is to be avoided. In winter only enough water is poured so that the roots do not dry out completely.
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Rainwater is suitable for watering. The dwarf date palm does not tolerate calcareous water so well. The water should be stale and as soft as possible.
High humidity is important for it to thrive. Mist the dwarf date palm regularly, even in winter.
When is the dwarf date palm fertilized?
The dwarf date palm is only fertilized every two weeks during the growth phase. A commercially available liquid fertilizer is sufficient.
How often does the palm have to be repotted?
The dwarf date palm needs a larger pot every three to four years. Carefully take them out of the old pot. The old substrate is removed and replaced with fresh one.
If the dwarf date palm has gotten too big, you can prune the root ball a little when repotting.
Are dwarf date palms cut?
Palm trees are generally not cut. At most you may brown leaves remove when they are completely dry.
Which diseases and pests occur?
Root rot occurs when the dwarf date palm is too moist.
The pests that can be found on this species of palm include:
- Spider mites
- Scale insects
- Trips
Pests can often be avoided by regularly spraying the leaves, as these occur especially when the humidity is low.
How is the dwarf date palm properly overwintered?
Dwarf date palms are conditional hardy and tolerate temperatures down to -6 degrees.
You should overwinter the palm in the bucket in a frost-free, bright place as possible. The installation of plant lamps is recommended in dark rooms.
Tips
When cared for as a houseplant, the dwarf date palm only rarely forms flowers in our regions and flowers later fruit. The fruits would not be edible anyway because they have a much too bitter taste.