Species screw pine
Narrow, long, elongated, lime-yellow, cascading leaves with green, smooth margins

screw pine

Pandanus tectorius 'Veitchii'

Screw pine (Pandanus tectorius 'Veitchii') is an exotic, spiky plant native to tropical areas of the Pacific and Indian Oceans. It has large evergreen leaves with sharp tips and spirally arranged around the central stem. Its leaves grow up to three feet in length, making the plant an ornamental showstopper when used as a container plant. It also produces small yellowish flowers that are fragrant. It requires bright, indirect sunlight for optimal growth, and prefers warm, humid environments. It's known for its drought tolerance, but it will need regular watering in warm climates. With its tough, spiny foliage, screw pine is an ideal plant for adding unique texture to indoor and outdoor spaces.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Air Layering Propagation,Cutting,Division,Grafting Propagation,Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

10 - 12

Flowers:

White bracts (male) greenish (female) Flowers

Sun:

full sun,part sun/part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

High

Maintenance:

Moderate

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Thorny:

Yes

watering

Screw pine is a relatively low-maintenance plant that requires minimal watering. It prefers to stay slightly dry and should only be watered when the soil is dry to the touch. In most cases, screw pine should be watered once or twice a week, depending on temperature, light exposure, and humidity.

sunlight

Screw pine (Pandanus tectorius 'Veitchii') thrives in full sun. They should be planted in a spot that receives at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily. If possible, the plant should be placed in a location that gets morning sun with some protection from the afternoon sun. In areas with intense summer heat, dappled shade for part of the day is optimal.

pruning

Screw pine is a slow-growing plant and does not require frequent pruning. Pruning can be done to maintain a desired shape or to remove dead, diseased, or damaged branches. In general, pruning should only be done in late summer, after the new growth is established. For new plants, pruning should be done after 6 to 8 months of growth. For established plants, pruning should be done once every 2 to 3 years, although more frequent pruning may be needed for plants heavily pruned in the past.

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Starts Flowering

The Pandanus tectorius 'Veitchii' typically starts flowering in late spring or early summer, usually between May and July.

Starts Flowering

The Pandanus tectorius 'Veitchii' typically starts flowering in late spring or early summer, usually between May and July.

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