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Oct 9, 2016 11:19 AM CST
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Name: Chrisg
Ohio (Zone 6a)
I would like to know what type of patio palm this is and tips on how to bring inside for the winter, if I can find room.
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Oct 9, 2016 12:32 PM CST
Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

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Hi Chrisg, Welcome!

That beauty reminds me a bit of one I used to have: Dwarf Majesty Palm (Ravenea hildebrandtii)

But it also reminds me of Pygmy Date Palm (Phoenix roebelenii)

Is it thorny? The Pygmy Date Palm is very thorny!
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Oct 9, 2016 12:35 PM CST
Name: Tara
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It's beautiful! Can you take a pic of the base of it?
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Oct 9, 2016 2:48 PM CST
Name: Will Creed
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Because your Phoenix roebelenii has been outside getting direct sunlight all summer, it will have some adjustment difficulties when you move it inside. The primary problem is a dramatic reduction in light even if you can place it right in front of a very sunny, uncovered window, which you should. That doesn't mean it will die, but it will gradually lose lower fronds and not look as vibrant as it does now. In dry air, this plant is very prone to spider mites. A humidifier or a large pebble tray will help, but misting will not.

You will want to keep the soil moist, but it will use less water than it did when outside in sunlight and warm temps. Now is NOT the time to repot as everything will slow down now.
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