Phoenix canariensis aka Canary Island Date Palm

Canary Island Date Palm presents a moderate level of care, which allows plant enthusiasts with some experience to expand their skills and knowledge.

Canary Island Date Palm should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Canary Island Date Palm loves a well-draining soil. Perlite and vermiculite help with drainage, while coco coir adds organic matter, so a good potting soil mix will have all three. You can improve store-bought soil by adding some perlite to it.

Canary Island Date Palm thrives in bright and direct sunlight. To ensure your plant receives enough light to survive, place it less than one foot from a window. The current weather in your area may affect the placement in your home. For example, if you live in a region that has longer and more intense periods of sunlight, then you may want to place the plant farther away from the window to avoid direct sunlight and reduce the risk of sunburn. Alternatively, if you live in a region with relatively milder temperatures and less intense sunlight, then you may be able to place the plant closer to the window for increased exposure. Ultimately, the current weather in your area should be taken into consideration when determining the best placement for your Canary Date Palm.

During the wintertime, it's common for Canary Island Date Palm to go dormant and their growth may slow down, so waterings should be spaced out more.

Canary Island Date Palm is not known to cause harm to humans or pets.

No extra humidity is necessary for the Canary Island Date Palm. Absorption of water by plants is primarily done through their roots, and soil watering is the most effective method to provide humidity to your plants.

Repotting the Canary Island Date Palm should be done either when it has doubled in size or on a yearly basis, whichever occurs sooner. Fresh potting soil with all the required nutrients, refreshed annually, will provide the plant with all the necessary sustenance, making the use of fertilizer unnecessary. Keep in mind that plants receive their energy from the sun, not fertilizer.

Canary Island Date Palm grows vertically and new growth emerges from the top of the plant.

Canary Island Date Palm’s native range is Southern Europe through Northern Africa to China.