CATEGORY– Palm

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 6 to 8 inches
3.Watering – Water when topsoil is dry
4.Sunlight – Full sun

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Moderate to advanced (especially for fruiting)
2.Full Plant Height – 40 to 80 feet in the ground
3.Leaves Color – Grey-green, feather-like (pinnate) fronds
4.Flowers – Cream-colored flowers; dioecious (male and female flowers on separate plants)
5.Type – Outdoor landscape tree; suited to dry, hot regions
6.Feed – Fertilize with well-balanced NPK every 2–3 months during growing season
7.Watering – Deep but infrequent; allow soil to dry between waterings
8.Soil – Sandy, well-drained soil; tolerant of saline and alkaline conditions
9.Sunlight – Requires full sun
10.Suitable Temperature – 77°F–113°F (25°C–45°C); highly heat-tolerant, drought-resistant

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a large sunny spot or pot with excellent drainage.
2.Place the sapling (with the net pot) into the center.
3.Backfill with sandy soil and press gently to secure.
4.Water thoroughly and ensure consistent sun exposure.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Phoenix dactylifera
2.Common names: Date Palm, Khajoor Tree
3.Hindi: खजूर का पेड़ (Khajoor ka Ped)
4.Tamil: ஈச்சமரச்செடி (Īccamaracceṭi)
5.Telugu: ఖర్జూర చెట్టు (Kharjūra Cheṭṭu)
6.Kannada: ಖರ್ಜೂರ ಮರ (Kharjūra Mara)
7.Marathi: खजुराचे झाड (Khajurāche Jhāḍ)
8.Malayalam: പെരിച്ചില് വൃക്ഷം (Periccil Vṛkṣaṁ)