{"product_id":"kretisk-daddelpalme-phoenix-theophrasti-fro-10-stk","title":"Cretan date palm (Phoenix theophrasti) | seeds, 10 pcs.","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eRARE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePhoenix theophrasti\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDanish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kretisk daddelpalme\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cretan date palm, Theophrastus’ date palm\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhoenix theophrasti\u003c\/em\u003e is a rare and very fascinating date palm from Crete and the eastern Mediterranean. The species is particularly known for its natural populations on Crete, where it grows in dry, warm, and coastal areas, and is considered Europe's only native date palm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palm develops a sturdy trunk and stiff, silver-green to blue-green pinnate leaves, which give it a distinct Mediterranean character. Compared to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/fonikspalme-phoenix-canariensis-fro-10-stk?\" title=\"Canary Island date palm (Phoenix canariensis) | seeds\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhoenix canariensis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/daddelpalme-phoenix-dactylifera-fro-10-stk?\" title=\"Date palm (Phoenix dactylifera) | seeds\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhoenix dactylifera\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003cem\u003ePhoenix theophrasti\u003c\/em\u003e often has a more compact and robust appearance, as well as better tolerance to drought and wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe species is particularly interesting for palm enthusiasts, as it combines an exotic look with a degree of cold tolerance and great botanical significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are interested in palms from all over the world, you can also explore the rest of our category with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/collections\/palmefro\" title=\"Palm seeds\"\u003epalm seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCultivation and requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhoenix theophrasti\u003c\/em\u003e thrives best in full sun and prefers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003every well-drained, preferably sandy or mineral-rich soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003emoderate watering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ewarm and airy conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA well-drained palm soil with high mineral content is ideal. During the growing season, you can supplement with a mild, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/collections\/okologisk-godning\" title=\"Organic fertilizer and plant care\"\u003eorganic palm or Mediterranean fertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e to support healthy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe species is more cold-tolerant than many tropical palms and, as an established plant, can withstand light frost, especially in dry soil. In Denmark, however, it is best grown as a container plant or in a very sheltered and well-drained location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinter moisture is often a greater challenge than the cold itself, and the plant should therefore be protected against prolonged wet winter conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCultivation from seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhoenix theophrasti\u003c\/em\u003e seeds germinate best under warm conditions. For the best results, we recommend:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003esoaking in lukewarm water for 24–48 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003esowing in a well-drained soil mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ea temperature of 25–30 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ekeeping the soil evenly moist, but not wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGermination typically occurs within 1–6 months, but can be irregular. The young plants first develop simple leaves before later producing the characteristic pinnate palm leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUtility and collector value\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhoenix theophrasti\u003c\/em\u003e is primarily grown as an ornamental and collector's palm. The species is especially valued among palm collectors for its rarity, its Mediterranean feel, and its botanical history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor enthusiasts of hardy or subtropical palms, it is an exciting alternative to more common \u003cem\u003ePhoenix\u003c\/em\u003e species. See also our entire \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/collections\/palmefro\" title=\"Collection of palm seeds\"\u003ecollection of palm seeds\u003c\/a\u003e for other exciting species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhoenix theophrasti\u003c\/em\u003e is an obvious choice for the plant enthusiast who wants to grow a rare and characterful palm right from seed – a species with a Mediterranean atmosphere, elegant growth, and high collector value.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"a Piece of Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54171647869196,"sku":null,"price":6.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/6728\/8588\/files\/Phoenixtheophrasti_1.jpg?v=1742591743","url":"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/en-bg\/products\/kretisk-daddelpalme-phoenix-theophrasti-fro-10-stk","provider":"a Piece of Nature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}