- 1). Plant your palm in a spot where it will get the most light. Pygmy Date Palms will tolerate low light but will thrive in full sun. If it is a potted palm, you can move it around.
- 2). Water your palm once a week, keeping the soil moist and well drained. Water more in the summer if you find the soil drying out.
- 3). Feed your palm monthly during the growing season, which is in the summer months. Use a fertilizer containing magnesium and potassium sulfate.
- 4). Prune the base of the palm monthly, cutting off any leaves or suckers with hand pruners.
- 5). During the winter months, spread mulch around the base of the palm tree to protect it from the cold. The protective cover should be removed after 4 or 5 days. Another method to protect your cold hardy palm tree is to temporarily bury it under a mound of mulch.
- 6). Rake the base of the palm, keeping it free of leaf debris to prevent disease.
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