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Phoenix roebelenii
Phoenix
Phoenix roebelenii, with common names of dwarf date palm, pygmy date palm, miniature date palm or robellini palm, is a species of date palm native to southeastern Asia, from southwestern China (Yunnan Province), northern Laos and northern Vietnam (in Dien Bien Province, Ha Giang Province, Cao Bang Province, Lang Son Province). The Latin specific epithet roebelenii honours the orchid collector Carl Roebelen (1855–1927).
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Classification
Genus
Phoenix
Climate
temperate, subtropical
Phoenix roebelenii belongs to the Phoenix genus. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical zones in our experience.
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Cultivation
Care sheet.
Water
Moderate
Light
Full sun to part shade
Soil
Well-drained
Growth rate
Moderate
Mature size
Varies by species
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Companions
Species we plant alongside Phoenix roebelenii.
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Further reading
- 01Phoenix roebelenii taxon photograph — Atlas of Living Australia image service
