How to grow a date palm tree – an expert guide The date palm (Phoenix dactylifera) is native to the Middle East and has played a historically important part in agriculture there and in North Africa.

How to pot your palm plant Since palms can have significant trunks or stems, Marino suggests giving them extra space when repotting; just be careful not to use a planter that's too large or you ...

Be sure to plant only one pit per container, and choose a pot that's deep and narrow. “This forces the roots to grow downward ...

However, for people residing in confined places, their palm trees can be planted in pots where they can be moved in case a new plant needs to be put in that spot.

How to water your palm plant correctly For most palm houseplants, Marino advises watering once about every one to two weeks, depending on the amount of sunlight the plant receives and the time of ...

The traveler's palm (Ravenala madagascariensis) has a distinctive look. Its long leaves, up to 10 feet tall and 2 feet wide, resemble the leaf of the banana tree.