Screw Pine. An attractive foliage plant with spirally arranged long arching strap-like leaves with a sharp serrated edge. Max Height 80cm. Max Spread 50cm. Flowers June to August. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 55°F / 12°C.
Pandanus veitchii ‘Compacta’
An attractive foliage plant with spirally arranged long arching strap-like leaves with a sharp serrated edge
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Pandanus |
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Species | veitchii |
Varietry | 'Compacta' |
Common Name | Screw Pine |
Flower Colour | green |
Soil | |
Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 80cm |
Family | Pandanaceae |
Spread | 50cm |
Growth Speed | Slow |
Growth Habit | Upright |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green, white |
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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