Whether you call them Robellini, Robelleni, Date Palm trees, Miniature Date Palm trees or Pygmy palm trees, they’re all the same thing.
Robellinis are a small to medium size palm tree. Because these Pygmy palms can reach up to 8 feet tall I have had to get a ladder to reach the leaves for pruning on some of them.
Robellini palms are not native to Florida they actually came from Laos, Southern China, and Vietnam.
Miniature Date Palms grow well in tropical and sub-tropical landscapes above 26 degrees Fahrenheit and have been known to be used as house plants.
If a cold snap it to occur it’s best to cover your Robellinis with light sheets or a blanket protecting the heart of the miniature date palm. Use bricks or rocks to hold the covers down and in place in case a windy gust comes along and blows them off.
Pygmy Palms are moderately draught tolerant, they are very versatile and can grow in partial shade to full sun.
Robellini – Date Palms are fairly resistant to pests and diseases but some can contract Leaf Spot, Bud Rot, or Pestalotiopsis.
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