Screw Pine. An attractive foliage plant with spirally arranged long arching strap-like spiny yellow leaves turning green as they mature. Max Height 1m. Max Spread 80cm. Flowers June to August. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 55°F / 12°C.
Pandanus sanderi
An attractive foliage plant with spirally arranged long arching strap-like spiny yellow leaves turning green as they mature
Additional information
| Generic | Pandanus |
|---|---|
| Species | sanderi |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Screw Pine |
| Flower Colour | green |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1m |
| Family | Pandanaceae |
| Spread | 80cm |
| Growth Speed | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, yellow |
| Flowers From | June, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 55°F / 12°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Water sparingly in winter, Mist regularly, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Remove crossing branches to help framework |
| Pruning Time | Late winter |
| Pests and diseases | Red spider mite, Scale |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
| Propagation | Division |
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