Pandanus tectorius: Country Or Region Of Origin
Austrailia, Madagascar, southeast Asia, and the southwestern Pac
Plant Profile: Pandanus tectorius
Taxonomy: Pandanus tectoriusNames
Pandan, Screw Pine
Phonetic Spelling:PAN-dan-us tek-TOR-ee-us
Genus:Pandanus
Species:tectorius
Family:Pandanaceae
A tropical plant belonging to the screwpine family, this species encompasses more than 600 varieties. The specific type discussed here is a compact, variegated dwarf that typically reaches a height of just 2 feet, making it a popular choice for indoor gardening. It features long, strap-like leaves reminiscent of palms, characterized by distinct parallel veins. These plants thrive in indirect light, as excessive sunlight can cause leaf burn. They flourish in warm and humid environments.
Fortunately, they do not face significant issues with pests or diseases; however, indoor specimens may be vulnerable to scale insects and mites.
Pandanus tectorius Feature Summary
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Pandanus tectorius Feature Summary
Attributes
Austrailia, Madagascar, southeast Asia, and the southwestern Pac
Flowers
Separate male and female plants. Male flowers in racemes, are small, fragrant, and short-lived, lasting only a single day. The flowers are grouped in 3 and gathered in large clusters of about 1 foot and are surrounded by big white bracts. Female flowers resemble pineapples.
White
Green
Raceme
Fragrant
Showy
Leaves
Vibrant green strappy leaves with variegated ivory stripes on edges
Green
White
Variegated
Bark
Brown ringed bark.
Dark Brown
Whole Plant Traits
Perennial
Tree
Ascending
Cultural Conditions
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
10a
10b
11a
11b
12a
12b
Stem
Landscape
Container
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Pandanus tectorius Attributes
Pandanus tectorius Flowers
Pandanus tectorius: Flower Description
Separate male and female plants. Male flowers in racemes, are small, fragrant, and short-lived, lasting only a single day. The flowers are grouped in 3 and gathered in large clusters of about 1 foot and are surrounded by big white bracts. Female flowers resemble pineapples.
Pandanus tectorius: Flower Color
Green
White
Pandanus tectorius: Flower Inflorescence
Catkin
Corymb
Cyme
Head
Insignificant
Panicle
Raceme
Solitary
Spadix
Spike
Umbel
Pandanus tectorius: Flower Value To Gardener
Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long Bloom Season
Long-lasting
Showy
Pandanus tectorius Leaves
Pandanus tectorius: Leaf Description
Vibrant green strappy leaves with variegated ivory stripes on edges
Pandanus tectorius: Leaf Color
Green
Variegated
White
Pandanus tectorius: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Pandanus tectorius Bark
Pandanus tectorius: Bark Description
Brown ringed bark.
Pandanus tectorius: Bark Color
Dark Brown
Pandanus tectorius Whole Plant Traits
Pandanus tectorius: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Pandanus tectorius: Habit/Form
Arching
Ascending
Broad
Cascading
Climbing
Clumping
Columnar
Conical
Creeping
Dense
Erect
Horizontal
Irregular
Mounding
Multi-stemmed
Multi-trunked
Open
Oval
Prostrate
Pyramidal
Rounded
Spreading
Vase
Weeping
Pandanus tectorius Cultural Conditions
Pandanus tectorius: Light
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Pandanus tectorius: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone
10a
10b
11a
11b
12a
12b
Pandanus tectorius Stem
Pandanus tectorius: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Pandanus tectorius Landscape
Pandanus tectorius: Landscape Location
Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland
