Place the seedlings in a spot that receives bright sunlight for 6 to 8 hours per day.

Horticulturists recommend waiting until a date palm is around five feet tall before transplanting outside.

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Potted palms will require more frequent watering, and drainage is important because standing water can cause root rot.

Repot a date palm only when roots are visible through the drainage holes.

Spring or early summer are the optimum times to repot because the temperatures are warmer and humidity is higher.

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Select a new container that is 2 inches wider and deeper.

Gently remove the root ball from the container to prevent damaging the roots.

Date palmsrequire little pruningexcept to remove dead or damaged fronds.

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Once the tree reaches maturity,suckerswill grow from the base of the tree and should be removed.

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