The care secret that transformed my Pygmy Date Palm

I'd had Pygmy Date Palm for about eight months with acceptable but unremarkable results. Then I started really paying attention to planting in free-draining soil to prevent crown rot and the difference over the next two months was dramatic.

instantly transformative architectural presence in any setting became much more pronounced. The plant in a large decorative pot as a patio centrepiece now looks like a completely different specimen. fastest growth during the warmest summer months confirmed that I'd finally unlocked what this plant can do. red palm weevil damage in warmer European regions has been less of a problem since I got the overall conditions right. If your Pygmy Date Palm is underwhelming, look at planting in free-draining soil to prevent crown rot first.