Silver Date Palm (Phoenix Sylvestris) is a perennial palm in the Arecaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Phoenix sylvestris is a single-stemmed, evergreen palm tree with a hemispherical crown of more than 50 leaves at the top of an unbranched stem.

Silver Date Palm

Silver Date Palm

Phoenix Sylvestris

Phoenix sylvestris is a single-stemmed, evergreen palm tree with a hemispherical crown of more than 50 leaves at the top of an unbranched stem.

Quick Facts

Type
palm
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
9-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:specimen, screen, ornamental

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Silver Date Palm

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Arecaceae
Genus:Phoenix