Pandanus amaryllifolius

Pandan leaf / Screwpine

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Tropical evergreen shrub with fragrant, strap-like leaves used in Southeast Asian cuisine. Grows in rosettes from a woody stem.
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Plant Details

Common Name Pandan leaf / Screwpine
Family Pandanaceae
Genus Pandanus
Species Amaryllifolius
Origin Malaysia / Thailand
Blooming Rarely flowers indoors, fragrant white flowers in summer if mature
Leaf Color Dark green to light green
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Indoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich organic soil with good drainage; peat moss and perlite mix

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; high humidity spray required

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light, avoid direct scorching sun to prevent leaf burn

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Fertilization

Monthly balanced liquid fertilizer during growing season (Spring-Summer)

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Pruning

Remove dead or damaged leaves at the base to maintain shape

Pest Control Mealybug Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
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Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
64° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
60% – 90%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 12000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
40% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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