DATE PALM

Indoor dwarf date palm trees, also called pygmy date palm trees (Phoenix roebelenii) can grow between 6 and 12 feet tall, with leaves that can reach 12 inches long. They produce red fruits that turn black when fully ripe, but they aren't typically eaten.

Temperature:     Room temperatures of around 65°f / 16°c --- 75°f / 24°c are ideal. The temperature should not become lower than 50°f / 10°c during winter.

Light:     They prefer bright light with a mixture of sunlight and shade.

Watering:    You can water these frequently during spring and summer - when the top of the soil starts to become slightly dry. Over-watering will cause this plant possible root and leaf problems, or worse (kill it off).

Soil:    A fast draining peat based potting soil is fine to use.

Fertilizer:     I would fertilize these about once a month from spring - fall with a diluted liquid fertiliser and none during winter.

HEALTH BENEFITS:

1. Very Nutritious
2. High in Fiber
3. High in Disease-Fighting Antioxidants
4. May Promote Brain Health
5. May Promote Natural Labor
6. Excellent Natural Sweetener
7. Other Potential Health Benefits
8. Easy to Add to Your Diet