Water
Water regularly, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in winter. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot, especially in container-grown plants.
Overwatering is a common cause of problems.
Also known as Isundu · Reclining Date Palm · Senegal Date
Senegal Date Palm (Phoenix reclinata) is a clumping palm native to Africa, featuring graceful arching fronds and a tropical aesthetic. It thrives in warm climates and can
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers full sun for best growth and development.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings; reduce in winter.
Well-drained loam, sandy loam, or clay loam
50% intensity
Warm
75% intensity
Prefers warm temperatures; protect from frost.
Moderate
50% intensity
Fertilize during the growing season, not in winter.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
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Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in winter. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot, especially in container-grown plants.
Overwatering is a common cause of problems.
Prune away dead or damaged fronds at the base of the plant to maintain a neat appearance and prevent disease. Remove any suckers that emerge from the base if a single-trunked specimen is desired. Use clean, sharp tools.
Propagate from seed, which requires warm temperatures and consistent moisture for germination. Offsets or suckers can also be separated from the mother plant, ideally in spring.
Ensure the separated offsets have some roots.
Repot young plants every 1-2 years, and mature plants when pot-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix. Repotting is best done in spring. Handle the root ball carefully to minimize disturbance.
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Where Senegal Date Palm (Phoenix reclinata) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Arecales |
| Family | Arecaceae |
| Genus | Phoenix |
| Species | Phoenix reclinata |
Similar in genus Phoenix
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