Description

💧 Watering
Requires consistent moisture. During the scorching Maltese summer, you may need to water every 2 to 3 days if it’s in a sunny spot. It prefers its soil to stay slightly damp; if it dries out completely, the lower fronds will quickly turn brown and brittle. In winter, reduce watering but don’t let the soil go bone-dry.

☀️ Light
Thrives in bright, indirect light to full sun. While it loves the Maltese sun, if you move an indoor specimen outside, do it gradually to avoid “sunburning” the delicate fronds. Indoors, place it by your brightest window (south or west-facing is ideal).

🍃 Foliage / Growth
Features fine, feathery, arching fronds that can grow up to a meter long. It is a slow grower, eventually developing a textured, “shaggy” trunk. Unlike many other palms, it stays relatively small, rarely exceeding 2–3 meters in height over many years.

🪴 Potting Mix
Needs a rich, well-draining potting mix. A blend of standard potting soil with a healthy dose of sand and perlite is perfect. In Malta, ensure the pot has large drainage holes; while it likes water, it cannot sit in a stagnant pool, or the roots will rot.

🌿 Fertilizer
Feed with a specialized palm fertilizer once a month from March to October. Pygmy Date Palms are prone to magnesium and potassium deficiencies, which show up as yellow spots on the leaves. Using a fertilizer with micronutrients is key to keeping it deep green.

🐕🐈 Pet Safety
The palm itself is non-toxic to cats and dogs, but be careful: it has very sharp, needle-like spines at the base of the leaf stalks. These can cause painful punctures to curious pets (and gardeners!), so it’s best kept in a corner where it won’t be brushed against.

🌬️ Air Purifying
One of the best! It was featured in NASA’s Clean Air Study for its ability to remove xylene and formaldehyde from the air. It is a fantastic choice for improving the air quality in modern, closed-up Maltese apartments.

*Pictures shown may vary from actual product due to the live nature of the items. Some items may be out of stock for various reasons, we will issue a refund or offer alternatives should that be the case.
The Price is per one individual plant.