Genus · Arecaceae
Phoenix
2 species tracked in Horta’s catalog, and the named cultivars growers keep. Walk down to a species for its full care record, or into a cultivar for its traits and provenance.
Species in this genus
The ones growers meet most — each links to its own page.
Phoenix roebelenii
Pygmy Date Palm
Phoenix roebelenii is a small palm native to riverbanks and forest margins across Southeast Asia and south-central China, so it favors warmth and steady but not soggy moisture. Give it bright indirect light, and water when the top inch or two of mix has dried, allowing the surface to approach dryness between waterings; it tolerates short dry spells better than wet roots. It can take some direct sun once established, but indoors a bright spot out of harsh midday rays is the safe choice.
Phoenix loureiroi
Loureir's Date Palm
Phoenix loureiroi is a date palm from across South and Southeast Asia, growing as a hardy shrub or small tree in open, sunny habitats. It wants bright light and is comfortable with several hours of direct sun once acclimated. Let the top two inches of a gritty, free-draining mix dry before watering; it tolerates drying out far better than sitting wet.
About the genus
A genus-level overview — shared traits, history, the botany that ties these plants together — is on its way. For now, the species and cultivars above and below carry the genus.
Kept true by its growers
Phoenix keeps evolving — species move, cultivars appear, IDs get corrected. If you can place an unplaced plant or add a species we’re missing, the whole genus gets truer.
Overview derived from 2 tracked species · the contribute flow arrives with the next slice.