{"product_id":"solv-daddelpalme-phoenix-sylvestris-fro-10-stk","title":"Silver date palm (Phoenix sylvestris) | seeds, 10 pcs.","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTOLERATES MILD FROST\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePhoenix sylvestris\u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDanish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver date palm\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver date palm, Indian date, sugar date palm, wild date palm\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"727\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"335\"\u003ePhoenix sylvestris\u003c\/em\u003e is a beautiful and robust \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/collections\/palmer\" title=\"Hele vores samling af palmefrø\"\u003epalm\u003c\/a\u003e native to the Indian subcontinent, where it grows naturally in forests, fields, and urban areas. It is closely related to the common date palm (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/daddelpalme-phoenix-dactylifera-fro-10-stk?\" title=\"Daddelpalme (Phoenix dactylifera) | frø\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"542\"\u003ePhoenix dactylifera\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e), but distinguishes itself with its silvery-grey foliage and more slender growth habit. With its elegant crown and decorative trunk, it is a favored choice in parks, gardens, and collections of exotic plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"967\"\u003eIn the wild, the palm can reach heights of 10–15 meters, and its trunk is covered with characteristic leaf scars that give it a rustic and tropical look. The feathery leaves grow 2–4 meters long and have a cool silver-green sheen that glistens in the sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"967\"\u003eCultivation and requirements:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"967\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003ePhoenix sylvestris\u003c\/em\u003e thrives best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant once established, but grows fastest with regular watering during the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1520\"\u003eAs one of the hardier palms, it can tolerate short periods of frost down to about -5 °C, making it suitable for cultivation in large pots that can be moved to shelter or kept in a frost-free environment during winter. In Denmark, it should be overwintered indoors or in a greenhouse, but it can easily spend the summer months outdoors, where it provides a distinctive tropical touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1520\"\u003eCultivation from seed:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1520\"\u003eThe seeds are relatively large and germinate fairly easily. Soak them in lukewarm water for 24–48 hours before sowing, and then sow them in an airy, well-drained soil mixture (e.g., sand, \u003ca title=\"Kokosmuld (3 liter)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/kokosmuld-kul-3-liter\"\u003ecoco coir\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca title=\"Perlite (3 liter)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/perlite-3-liter-2-6-mm\"\u003eperlite\u003c\/a\u003e). Keep moist and at 22–28 °C. Germination can take 4–10 weeks. The seedlings quickly form their first narrow leaves, which later develop into characteristic feathery fronds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1520\"\u003eUtility:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1520\"\u003eIn its homeland, \u003cem data-start=\"1962\" data-end=\"1982\"\u003ePhoenix sylvestris\u003c\/em\u003e has both ornamental and practical value. The sap is traditionally tapped to produce sugar and wine (toddy), and the leaves are used for weaving and roofing material. As an ornamental palm, it is grown worldwide today for its combination of robustness and beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2227\" data-end=\"2417\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2227\" data-end=\"2247\"\u003ePhoenix sylvestris\u003c\/em\u003e is the obvious choice for those who want an elegant and easy-to-grow palm that can handle a bit more than many other species – a perfect combination of ornamental value and strength. See also our entire \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/collections\/palmefro\" title=\"Vores samling af palmefrø\"\u003ecollection of palm seeds\u003c\/a\u003e for other exciting species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e- Optionally read our article on \u003ca title=\"Spiring af palmefrø\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/blogs\/nyheder\/spiring-af-palmefro\"\u003egermination of palm seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"a Piece of Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44548924866828,"sku":"EF-PA-020","price":5.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/6728\/8588\/files\/Phoenixsylvestris_1.jpg?v=1691003510","url":"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/en-bg\/products\/solv-daddelpalme-phoenix-sylvestris-fro-10-stk","provider":"a Piece of Nature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}