How to Care for Phoenix Palm Trees

Phoenix palm trees are actually a category of palm trees all varying in size and distinctive features. The most common species of Phoenix palms are pigmy date palms, a relatively small version of a palm suitable as an indoor plant. Typically, these trees are easy to take care of also.

Supply List

• Water


• Spray bottle


• Fertilizer


• Large pot


• Potting soil

1. Purchase a large with drainage holes to establish a fitting home for your Phoenix palm.


2. Situate a saucer to place the pot on; skip this step if you have a pot with a built-in version. Fill the new pot with enough potting soil to cover the bottom of the pot.


3. Remove your pigmy date palm from its current nursery pot. Do this very carefully to avoid damaging any areas of the plant. Make sure you get all the root from the pot as well.


4. Plant your tree into its new home, by setting in the pot and adding soil to the area around the pot until the planter is close to full.


5. Water your indoor tree once a week during the cooler months, and twice during the summer months. Use a clean spray bottle with water to mist the tree. This removes any dirt to avoid the plant's pores clogging.


6. Fertilize your tree on occasion. Depending on the type of fertilizer, you probably only need to do this twice a year. The fertilizer needs to have at least a three-macronutrient contents, such as a nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium (N-P-K) ratio of 10-10-10.


7. Notice if your plant develops any type of discoloration, bugs, powdery substance formation or webbing. Treat your plant promptly and accurately to remove any pests, fungi or diseases before any serious damage occurs.