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Date (Phoenix dactylifera) Care Guide
Care guide for Date: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
📷 EJ Burns · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist
✅ Date is generally pet-safe — details.
Care at a glance
LightPlenty of light; some direct sun is tolerated.
WaterWater roughly every 10 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings. Tolerates the occasional missed watering.
HumidityHigh humidity (50-80%): mist or use a humidity tray.
TemperatureWarm and humid: 18-27 °C (65-80 °F); keep away from frost and cold drafts.
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.5).
Growthslow growth. Mature height ~15.2 m (50.0 ft).
Origin
Native to: Gulf States, Iran, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia.
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