Pandanus tectorius

Screw Pine, Pandan

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Robust tropical shrub with arching sword-like leaves often armed with marginal spines; produces aerial roots and edible fruit in ideal conditions.
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Plant Details

Common Name Screw Pine, Pandan
Family Pandanaceae
Genus Pandanus
Species Tectorius
Origin Tropical Pacific, Asia, Australia
Blooming Rarely blooms indoors; produces yellowish-white inflorescences in summer outdoors.
Leaf Color Deep green to variegated
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining sandy loam or peat-based mix with perlite and coarse sand

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during growth, reduce significantly in winter; high humidity preferred

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Sunlight & Care

Requires bright indirect light to full sun; tolerate some shade but grow slower in low light

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Fertilization

Monthly balanced liquid fertilizer during spring/summer growing season only

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Pruning

Remove dead lower leaves and trim aerial roots if needed for shape or stability

Pest Control Mealybug Scale Insect Spider Mite Thrip

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

eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
59° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 85%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 25000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
100 – 500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
25% – 65%
% 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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