Canary Island date palm

Grow under glass or as a houseplant in a loam-based compost in bright indirect light. When in growth water moderately and feed with a balanced fertiliser once a month. Water sparingly in winter. If moved outside during summer, locate in a sunny sheltered position with some midday shade

No pruning required

Propagate by seed sown at not less than 25°C

May be attacked by glasshouse red spider mite, thrips, mealybugs and scale insects

Generally disease free