Miniature Date Palm
Miniature Date Palm, Phoenix Roebelenii - Plant Drop
Miniature Date Palm, Phoenix Roebelenii - Plant Drop
Miniature Date Palm, Phoenix Roebelenii - Plant Drop
Miniature Date Palm, Phoenix Roebelenii - Plant Drop

Miniature Date Palm

Phoenix Roebelenii
Regular price£245.00
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Total Height (Including Nursery Pot)
Size Guide
Size Height Planter Opening Required Best For
Large 140–160cm 28cm+ Smaller living rooms or beside sofas
Statement 240–260cm 41cm+ A dramatic focal point for large rooms or high ceilings

Plants are supplied in a nursery pot and are designed to sit inside a decorative planter (not included).

  • Delivered within 1–3 days
  • Delivered within 3–8 days

Plant Sizing

L
Height (Including pot): 140-160cm
Nursery Potsize (Diameter):  ø27cm
Decorative Pot Required (Opening): 28cm+

XL 
Height (Including pot): 240-260cm
Nursery Potsize (Diameter):  ø40cm
Decorative Pot Required (Opening): 41cm+

Ceiling Height

Ceiling Height Recommended Plant Height Typical Space
200–220 cm 150–170 cm Modern apartments / contemporary homes
240–270 cm 170–200 cm Victorian or Edwardian rooms
280–300 cm 220–240 cm Period properties / warehouse conversions
300 cm+ 250–270 cm Double-height or mezzanine spaces

 

How To Pair A Decorative Pot

For no fuss or mess you can place the plant in its growing pot (the pot it arrives in) inside a decorative one. This allows allows excess water to be drained after watering.

For a good fit the opening (not diameter) and height of the new decorative pot need to be several centimetres greater than the current growing pot. Here is how we measure and list pot sizes:

Remember to take into account tapering, as the internal height of a pot will be measured from the centre to the top but the sides will taper in a rounded pot.

We recommend using a liner to protect your decorative pot and prevent leaking (whether placing the nursery pot inside or repotting directly into the decorative pot). 

Read more about how to pot your plant here.

Plant Suitability

Preferred Location: A bright spot with natural light

Care Level: Moderate

Care Instructions

When your plant arrives, follow these simple steps to help it settle into its new home.

For plant specific detail read our full Date Palm care guide.

  • Choose a suitable place with appropriate light - check our Light Guide
  • Carefully remove the plant from its packaging and allow it to adjust to its new environment.
  • Before watering, check the soil with your finger. If the top few centimetres feel dry, water lightly. If still moist, allow the soil to dry before watering.
  • Ensure the plant sits in a well-draining pot or nursery container, allowing excess water to drain away. (If planted follow our potted plant advice here)
  • Avoid moving the plant frequently during the first few days, allowing it time to acclimatise to its new surroundings.
  • Check your plant regularly and adjust watering and light as needed.

Following these simple steps will help your plant establish and thrive in its new space.

Plants often take 7–10 days to begin adjusting to a new environment -  light and temperature conditions - and some leaf movement or drop during this period is completely normal. 

For tailored advice you can speak to our Ai Horticulturalist here for specific advice to establish your plant or read our expert nurture guides. 

London Delivery By Our Team

Small & large plants & pots | £6
Extra-large plants & planters | £25
White-glove placement | from £30

UK Specialist Plant Delivery

Small plants & pots | Courier | £5
Large plants & planters | £6
Extra-large plants & planters | Pallet delivery | from £60
Oversized plants | Partner delivery | from £125

International Delivery

Plants are currently available for UK delivery only.

Returns

Returns are accepted within 14 days of delivery for plants, pots and accessories.

If you wish to return an item, please contact us within 14 days and we will provide return instructions.

Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer.

If there are any concerns with your plant on arrival, please contact us within 48 hours so we can assist.

Space

Indoors

Light Conditions

Bright Indirect Light

Watering

Keep consistently moist in spring & summer, but avoid waterlogging. Allow the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out before watering again. Reduce watering in winter.

Temperature

Optimal temperature of 18-24°C. Minimum 10°C.

Feeding

Use a houseplant feed in the growing season (spring and summer)

Top Tip

The fronds will thrive in high humidity.

Phoenix Roebelenii

Miniature Date Palm

Also known as the 'Pygmy Date Palm', the miniature date palm has a slender trunk bearing pinnately-divided leaves to 1m in length; panicles of small yellow flowers may be followed by small edible black fruit.

Miniature Date Palm, Phoenix Roebelenii - Plant Drop
Miniature Date Palm, Phoenix Roebelenii - Plant Drop

Nurture Guide

Phoenix palms thrives in bright indirect light, but can handle medium light / partial shade. If placed in direct sun the fronds may be scorched. Keep at a minimum of 10 degrees.

Water when the soil dry to the touch. Phoenix palms like to stay moist during the summer. In the winter water sparingly, and allow to dry out slightly between waterings.

Phoenix palms are happy in the drier conditions of our homes, and only benefit from misting.

Also known as the 'Pygmy Date Palm', the miniature date palm has a slender trunk bearing pinnately-divided leaves to 1m in length; panicles of small yellow flowers may be followed by small edible black fruit. 

Best space & place

Phoenix palms thrives in bright indirect light, but can handle medium light / partial shade. If placed in direct sun the fronds may be scorched. Keep at a minimum of 10 degrees. 

When to water & feed

Water when the soil dry to the touch. Phoenix palms like to stay moist during the summer. In the winter water sparingly, and allow to dry out slightly between waterings. 

Need to know

Phoenix palms are happy in the drier conditions of our homes, and only benefit from misting during heat waves. 

Pollutant Absorption Credentials

Dwarf Date Palms have been shown to help remove formaldehyde and xylene from the air which can be given off by building materials, synesthetic fabrics, and some paints and varnishes, making it ideal for those who have recently decorated.

Size Information:

L XL
Height (Including pot):  140-160cm 240-260cm
Nursery Potsize (Diameter):  ø30cm ø40cm
Decorative Pot Required (Opening): 31cm+ 41cm+

 



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