{"product_id":"nasiona-daktylowca-lesnego-phoenix-sylvestris","title":"Wild Date Palm Seeds - Phoenix Sylvestris","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003ePhoenix Sylvestris\u003c\/strong\u003e – Wild Date Palm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003ePhoenix Sylvestris\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as the \u003cstrong\u003eWild Date Palm\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a majestic palm from the Arecaceae family. This species naturally occurs in India, China, Pakistan, and Nepal, where it inhabits plains, forested areas, and low-lying regions that are often subject to seasonal flooding. This highly adaptable palm thrives both in the wild and in cultivation, especially in areas characterized by hot, humid climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eGrowth Characteristics and Appearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eIn natural conditions, \u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003ePhoenix Sylvestris\u003c\/strong\u003e reaches an impressive height of \u003cstrong\u003e15 meters\u003c\/strong\u003e, while in cultivation it typically grows to an average of \u003cstrong\u003e9 meters\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its leaves, up to \u003cstrong\u003e5 meters\u003c\/strong\u003e long, are particularly distinctive, featuring a unique blue-green, silvery hue that gives the plant a striking ornamental character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe leaves are pinnate, with individual leaflets about \u003cstrong\u003e45 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e long arranged alternately along the rachis, forming a flat, elegant structure. The bases of the leaflets are equipped with spines, which serve as a natural defense mechanism for the palm. The trunk is slender and upright, reaching about \u003cstrong\u003e40 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e in diameter. Young trunks display characteristic triangular scars from fallen leaves, which become more diamond-shaped with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eFlowering and Fruiting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe Wild Date Palm is a \u003cstrong\u003emonoecious\u003c\/strong\u003e plant, meaning a single individual produces both male and female flowers. Small, white flowers develop on yellow, densely branched inflorescences up to \u003cstrong\u003e1 meter\u003c\/strong\u003e long, which emerge among the leaves and remain visible throughout most of the spring season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eAfter pollination, distinctive fruits form – dates about \u003cstrong\u003e2.5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e long. Initially orange, they turn dark red or purple when ripe. Although the fruits are edible, their flavor is less pronounced than that of more well-known commercial varieties such as \u003cem\u003ePhoenix dactylifera\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eCultivation Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003ePhoenix Sylvestris\u003c\/strong\u003e shows high drought tolerance and adapts well to cultivation in dry conditions. The palm is frost-hardy down to \u003cstrong\u003e-9°C\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing it to be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8b, where winter temperatures do not fall below this threshold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eIn cooler parts of Europe, growing it outdoors can be challenging due to the plant’s sensitivity to excess moisture. It requires sunny locations and well-draining soil to avoid problems related to prolonged, excessive wetness. For planting, a mix of universal potting soil enriched with perlite and expanded clay is recommended to ensure proper drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eUses and Practical Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe Wild Date Palm is valued as an ornamental palm in parks and gardens, especially in warm climates. In its native regions, its fruits are used to produce wine and jams, and the sap extracted from the trunk is used to make a sweet syrup called jaggery. In rural communities, the palm also provides traditional materials – firewood and leaves used for roofing – highlighting its versatile economic importance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"mr.seed","offers":[{"title":"3","offer_id":52679724400968,"sku":"BCE2-82357","price":6.8,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"10","offer_id":52679724433736,"sku":"BCE2-82358","price":15.8,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"50","offer_id":52679724466504,"sku":"BCE2-82359","price":55.8,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"100","offer_id":52679724499272,"sku":"BCE2-82360","price":96.8,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/2649\/0440\/files\/806.jpg?v=1770321225","url":"https:\/\/www.mrseed.eu\/en\/products\/nasiona-daktylowca-lesnego-phoenix-sylvestris","provider":"mr.seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}