About
A short-stemmed evergreen tree to 5m or more, with terminal rosettes of linear, spiny-edged leaves to 90cm long, margined with creamy-white. Flowers and fruit seldom produced.
About the genus
Pandanus are evergreen shrubs and trees, with terminal rosettes of spiralled, linear, spine-edged leaves. The small male and female flowers are borne on separate plants, the males in branched spikes, the females in cone-like heads
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1B
Plant details
Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height4-8 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in a peat-free, loam-based potting compost in full sun. Prefers moderate to high atmospheric humidity. Water moderately from spring to summer and apply a balanced feed every four weeks or so. Reduce feeding and watering in autumn and water only sparingly in the winter
PruningNo pruning generally required under glass
PropagationPropagate by seed, sown in containers at 18C (64F) as soon as ripe and after soaking them for 24 hours. Suckers may be removed and potted up separately in spring
Pest resistanceCan be susceptible to scale insects and glasshouse red spider mite when grown under glass
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free