Name: Phoenix roebellinii

Origin: Southeastern Asia — southwestern China (Yunnan Province), northern Laos, and northern Vietnam

Common Name: Miniature Date Palm

Growth Habit: Slow-growing

Climate: Tropical, warm and humid

Soil: Chalk, clay, loam, or sand

Flower: Cream-colored flowers

Special/Unique Characteristics: Its compact size and elegant, feathery foliage, which makes it an ideal ornamental plant for small spaces, containers, and patios