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Senegal date palm (Phoenix reclinata) Care Guide
Care guide for Senegal date palm: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
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✅ Senegal date palm 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.
TemperatureMild: 15-27 °C; tolerates a drier season.
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: Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina, Burundi, Cameroon.
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