The Pygmy Date Palm or Miniature Date Palm, Phoenix roebelenii, is a species of date palm native to southeastern Asia.

Common Name:  Pygmy Date Palm

Botanical Name:  Phoenix roebelenii

Plant Type:  Single or Group Palm Tree

Origin:  southeastern Asia, Burma

Zones:  9 - 11

Height:  4-6' 

Rate of Growth:  Slow growing

Salt Tolerance:  No

Soil Requirements:  prefer moist, fertile soil

Water Requirements:  Moderate, do not overwater

Nutritional Requirements:  Moderate

Light Requirements:  High to moderate 

Form:  dwarf palm

Leaves:  Leaves are 60-120 cm long, pinnate with around 100 leaflets arranged in a single plane

Inflorescence:  45 cm, small yellowish

Fruits:  small, thin fleshed date

Pests or diseases: none

Uses:  Ornamental tree

Bad Habits:  Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Cost:  $$ - $$$ -- Reasonable to Expensive

Propagation:  Seed