Forum home› Problem solving
This Forum will close on Wednesday 27 March, 2024. Please refer to the announcement on the Discussions page for further detail.

Date palm - Phoenix

Lawnmower ChrisLawnmower Chris Posts: 54
in Problem solving
Hi gardeners, got one of these & have just pulled out the new growth from the centre leaving a small amount of water.
Have I over-watered, soil should be grittier, should've 'fleeced' it over winter?
Comments or advice gratefully received. Thanks.

Posts

  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,090
    Have a read of this which I just posted for another query - https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/12767/i-Phoenix-canariensis-i/Details

    Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
    "The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
    Plato
  • Lawnmower ChrisLawnmower Chris Posts: 54
    Just read it, Obelixx, cheers. Very good article.

    So, thinking of adding a bit of ericaceous to general purpose compost mixed with some grit. Then 'fleecing' it for winter. Living on the London/Essex border temps don't normally plunge compared to other parts of UK during winter. Thoughts?
Sign In or Register to comment.