{"product_id":"phoenix-roebelenii-pygmy-date-palm","title":"Pygmy Date Palm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe pygmy date palm is a small palm with a slim trunk and a full crown of soft, arching, feathery fronds. It grows slowly and reaches only about 2–3.5 m over the years, which makes it one of the best palms for small gardens and planters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy a pygmy date palm?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall: roughly 2–3.5 m over the years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-toxic to cats and dogs (ASPCA).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows in sun or partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLooks best in groups of three or more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to plant it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt entrances, along paths, around pools and seating, and in large rooftop or terrace planters. Plant them in groups of three or more for the best look. There are sharp spines at the base of the fronds, so take care when pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare in the Saudi climate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight: direct sun or partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater: regular; it is only moderately drought tolerant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: well-drained. In alkaline soil (above pH 7) magnesium or potassium deficiency shows on older fronds, so use a palm fertilizer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalt: low tolerance of sea spray; plant it on the sheltered side of the house in Jeddah.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePets: non-toxic to cats, dogs and horses (ASPCA).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50 cm: A planter or path edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.5 m: At an entrance or by a pool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 m: A finished look from day one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bastana Online Gardens","offers":[{"title":"0.50  M","offer_id":38394641973417,"sku":"BA-PA1017-2","price":622.0,"currency_code":"SAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5 M","offer_id":38380484886697,"sku":"BA-PA1017-1","price":830.0,"currency_code":"SAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.0 M","offer_id":38394651541673,"sku":"BA-PA1017-3","price":1300.0,"currency_code":"SAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0095\/4862\/8015\/files\/o-6378741235881-main.png?v=1794124039","url":"https:\/\/www.bastanastore.com\/products\/phoenix-roebelenii-pygmy-date-palm","provider":"Bastana Online Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}