Atlantic Wild Date Palm Plant Care
Phoenix atlantica A.Chev.
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Phoenix atlantica is an endangered species in the palm family Arecaceae, in the genus Phoenix. It is endemic to the Cape Verde Islands.
Every 7–14 days
Full sun to partial shade
65–85°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Atlantic Wild Date Palm?
Water Atlantic Wild Date Palm every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 65–85°F (18–29°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Atlantic Wild Date Palm Native To?
What Is the Atlantic Wild Date Palm?
Atlantic Wild Date Palm (Phoenix atlantica) belongs to the Arecaceae family within the Phoenix genus. Atlantic Wild Date Palm is native to the Cape Verde Islands.
Atlantic Wild Date Palm displays a tall, single-trunk palm growth habit, reaching up to 30 ft tall with a spread of approximately 10 ft. Atlantic Wild Date Palm produces creamy white to yellow flowers in large clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 36 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Atlantic Wild Date Palm?
Phoenix atlantica requires watering every 7–14 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Atlantic Wild Date Palm Need?
Atlantic Wild Date Palm thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Atlantic Wild Date Palm Prefer?
Phoenix atlantica grows best at temperatures of 65–85°F. Atlantic Wild Date Palm prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
65–85°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Atlantic Wild Date Palm?
Well-draining sandy soil mix with added organic matter for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Atlantic Wild Date Palm to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Atlantic Wild Date Palm?
Feed Atlantic Wild Date Palm every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.
How Do You Repot a Atlantic Wild Date Palm?
Repot every 2-3 years in spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Atlantic Wild Date Palm?
Atlantic Wild Date Palm can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets. Similar propagation techniques also apply to canary island date palm plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Atlantic Wild Date Palm Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Atlantic Wild Date Palm, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Atlantic Wild Date Palm?
Atlantic Wild Date Palm is susceptible to spider mites, mealybugs, palm aphids. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Atlantic Wild Date Palm Need?
Atlantic Wild Date Palm grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. Atlantic Wild Date Palm is native to the Cape Verde Islands. In cooler regions, grow Atlantic Wild Date Palm as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13b
Keep exploring plants
Atlantic Wild Date Palm is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Phoenix genus — compare its care with other Phoenix species on PlantoScan.
Phoenix is part of the Arecaceae plant family — browse all Arecaceae genera and species.
Atlantic Wild Date Palm thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Phoenix Species
Other Phoenix species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Phoenix atlantica A.Chev., family Arecaceae (first published in Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. , sér. 2, 7: 137 (1935)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Atlantic Wild Date Palm, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13b, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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