Date-palm

Date-palm Care

Phoenix Dactylifera

What is the plant

The date palm fruit (Phoenix dactylifera L. Arecaceae) is used in most of the countries of the world and is an essential part of the diet, especially in many Arabian countries. Phoenix dactylifera L. fruits are a rich source of sugars (glucose and fructose), vitamins (A, C, and B complex), fibers, minerals, and phenolic compounds having antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. This study is designed to explore the Phoenix dactylifera L. fruit for skin care. A single-blinded, placebo control trial was conducted, including 11 healthy female volunteers after their informed consent. The efficacy of the Phoenix dactylifera L. extract (4%) was evaluated in cream form after one, two, three, four, six, and eight weeks of treatment compared with the baseline. Prior to the study, the composition of the extract was analyzed to understand the underlying mechanisms by which the extract affects skin.

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Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

9a - 11

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Since a goal is to make sure a water reaches a roots, deep watering works a best. Established palm tree needs watering 1-3 times a week. Adjust your watering depending on a season. Palm trees grow more during warm months and slow down during cold months.
Pruning
Get rid of damaged leaves and stems. This is important because damaged leaves and stems can actually be an energy drain on your plant. By removing those dead parts, you're taking some of that work off your plant’s plate and allowing it to divert its energy into healthy leaves and new growth!
Fertilizer
Use a 5-10-10 blend or 10-10-10 fertilizer diluted to 1/4th strength.

Disease diagnosis

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Sunlight
Needs to be seated close to west or east facing window.
Soil
A blend of peat moss, vermiculite, and perlite offers the best mixture.
Container
Whether your potted plants are indoors or outdoors, proper drainage is an essential element to ensure they stay healthy.