CATEGORY– Palm

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 4 to 6 inches
3.Watering – When the topsoil feels dry
4.Sunlight – Bright indirect light to partial sun

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy to moderate
2.Full Plant Height – 6 to 10 feet (smaller in pots)
3.Leaves Color – Green, fine-textured feather-like fronds
4.Flowers – Small cream-colored flowers; produces small black dates (rare indoors)
5.Type – Indoor decorative, patios, tropical garden borders
6.Feed – Palm fertilizer or balanced liquid fertilizer every 4–6 weeks
7.Watering – Moderate; prefers evenly moist but not soggy soil
8.Soil – Well-draining loamy or sandy soil enriched with organic matter
9.Sunlight – Prefers bright indirect light or partial sun
10.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–85°F (18°C–29°C); protect from frost

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a pot or location with partial sun and good drainage.
2.Place the sapling (with the net pot) in the center.
3.Fill with soil around the base and press gently.
4.Water thoroughly and keep in bright, filtered light for a few days.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Phoenix roebelenii
2.Common names: Pygmy Date Palm, Miniature Date Palm, Dwarf Date Palm
3.Hindi: बौना खजूर का पेड़ (Baunā Khajoor ka Ped)
4.Tamil: சிறிய ஈச்சமரம் (Ciṟiya Īccamaram)
5.Telugu: చిన్న ఖర్జూర చెట్టు (Cinna Kharjūra Cheṭṭu)
6.Kannada: ಚಿಕ್ಕ ಖರ್ಜೂರ ಮರ (Cikka Kharjūra Mara)
7.Marathi: लहान खजूर झाड (Lahān Khajoor Jhāḍ)
8.Malayalam: ചെറുക് ഖജൂരം വൃക്ഷം (Ceruka Khajūram Vṛkṣaṁ)