Robellini
4.3 out of 5 (8 experiences)
About Robellini
The pygmy date palm is a small palm that does well indoors, but can grow over 20 feet tall in its native habitat of southeast Asia. Though they rarely flower indoors, if grown outdoors they can produce hundreds of small fruits that resemble a date. 🌴
Taxonomy
Phoenix roebelenii
Phoenix
Arecaceae
Arecales
Also known as
Pygmy Date Palm, Pygmy Date Palm, pygmy date palm, miniature date palm and robellini
How to care for Robellini
How often to water your Robellini
Robellini needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Pygmy Date Palm in your home
Robellini may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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How to fertilize Robellini
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Robellini after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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My plant leaves are turning a browinsh yellow. Could someone tell me what I am doing wrong? #PygmyDatePalm
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Dark Leaves Hello guys? What could be the problem 😕? I'm a beginner. Thank you! @phoenix_roebelenii #plantsmakepeoplehappy
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My plant looks sad :( I'm afraid my Pygmy Date Palm might be a goner after being outside in the 120 degree Vgeas heat. Any suggestions? #PygmyDatePalm
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My palm got really brown and I don’t know what I’m doing wrong😭 I mainly have succulents so I have no idea what I’m doing with any other plants
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Should I transplant this date palm into the ground next year? #PygmyDatePalm
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Is my palm ok like this? It looks like the roots are exposed. Does it need more soil or some kind of covering? Is this normal?
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General care tips? I’m relatively unfamiliar with the pygmy date palm. It’s doing alright but I haven’t repotted since getting it. Does it like specific soil? I water it through maybe once every three weeks.
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What does yellow/brown tips means We just got 3 of these palms for the backyard. 1. What are common pests we need to be aware of with these. 2. What does yellow / brown leaves mean
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We bought this guy from the nursery 2 months ago, the leaves are partly brown / red. Watering every 3 days for first few weeks then every other day for last few weeks, adding soil and fertilizer. What’s wrong or is this okay? #PygmyDatePalm
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Hi all. This is the condition of our palm after the winter. It was too big to bring inside over the winter. What should I do to bring it back to life? #PygmyDatePalm
Care Summary for Robellini
Robellini
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 3ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.