Phoenix theophrastii
Phoenix Theophrasti
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Phoenix Theophrasti (Phoenix theophrastii) - Description
Phoenix theophrasti, the Cretan Date Palm, is a palm native to the eastern Mediterranean, with a very restricted distribution, confined in southern Greece, some places in Turkey coast and a few sites on Crete, and other islands.
Phoenix Theophrasti (Phoenix theophrastii) - Growth
Young plants do well in pots. Place in full sun with plenty of room to grow.
Phoenix Theophrasti (Phoenix theophrastii) - Planting
To grow from seed, clean the seed down to the seed coat and soak in water for 1-7 days, then sow in well drained soil and water regularly. If you want to be sure your Date Palm is female, propagate from cuttings or buy a guaranteed tree.
Phoenix Theophrasti (Phoenix theophrastii) - Interesting facts
Date Palms have separate male and female plants. Although they flower on their own, they can be induced to flower by a physical stress. Farmers that grow Date Palms for fruit will physically whip the trunks of the male and female plants at the same time in order to induce flowering at the same time.
Phoenix Theophrasti (Phoenix theophrastii) - Soil and irrigation
Does best with well-drained soil. Water freely when actively growing and sparingly in the winter.
