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Pandanaceae
Tahitian screwpine
Pandanus tectorius
Also known as Pandanus fragrans, Pandanus futunaensis, Pandanus elevatus, Pandanus tectorius var. savaiensis
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Tahitian screwpine thrives in warm, humid coastal conditions with bright indirect to partial sun and regular watering during the growing season. Its striking spiral leaf rosettes and aerial prop roots make it a dramatic specimen for tropical gardens or large patios in frost-free climates. Keep it protected from cold snaps and ensure well-draining sandy or loamy soil to prevent root rot.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 6 hours
- Watering
- Water deeply until soil is evenly moist, allowing the top inch to dry between waterings · Every 7-10 days
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 6–7.5
- Temperature
- 50°F to 95°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
- Propagation
- Seed
Hardiness
USDA 10a-12b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 20 ft – 40 ft
- Spread
- 20 ft
- Spacing
- 120 in apart
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- Mixed
- Foliage
- Green · Coarse
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Andaman Is., Bangladesh, Bismarck Archipelago, Caroline Is., Chagos Archipelago, Cocos (Keeling) Is., Cook Is., Costa Rica, Fiji, Gilbert Is., Hawaii, Jawa, Laccadive Is., Lesser Sunda Is., Line Is., Maluku, Marianas, Marquesas, Marshall Is., Mexico Central
- Attracts
- Birds, Bees
Sources: trefle
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