Pandanus tectorius (Screw Pine)

Pandanus tectorius green fruit and long sword shaped leaves in close up view
Pandanus tectorius heavy green fruit clusters dangling beneath long narrow spiky leaves

Botanical names: Pandanus tectorius, Pandanus spiralis

Common names: Screw Pine, Screw Palm

Family: Pandanaceae

Origin: Western Pacific

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Small tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Water Requirement: Low. Allow soil to dry out between wateringsWatering: Dry conditions
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Thorny or spinyThorns: Thorny or spiny
Flood tolerant plantFlood tolerance: High

Palm-like tree. Some members of this large genus of over 600 species grow wild along the seashores of the tropical Pacific and can become small trees, while other, shrubbier species lend themselves to garden landscapes. The popular name derives from the fact that the long, prickly leaves emerge in a screw-like arrangement. Perhaps the most decorative species is P. sanderi, with green and yellow striped leaves. Become quite large, 6 to 8 metres in height, and so must be carefully sited in a garden. Pandanus is a very adaptable plant, though it prefers hot, dry conditions. The easiest method of propagation is by cuttings, which root readily when placed directly in the soil. The leaves of these trees are collected by Aboriginal women and are used for weaving clothing material. Dyes can be collected out of the roots and used for rock art painting. Also, the plant is used for treating inflammation by wrapping the leaves around the swollen spot, to create an anti-inflammatory effect.

Similar plants: Pandanus tectorius (Screw Pine)


Image gallery: 17 images
Pandanus tectorius green fruit hanging on tree with long narrow pointed leaves
Pandanus tectorius heavy green fruit clusters hanging among long narrow pointed leaves
Pandanus tectorius green leaves with sharp red edges in a close up
Pandanus tectorius showing sharp red spikes along long green tropical leaf edges.
Pandanus tectorius green long sword leaves plant rising from a dense thick base
Pandanus tectorius with long arching green leaves spiraling around a sturdy thick center
Pandanus tectorius (Screw Pine) green plant with long sharp leaves reaching upward toward sky
Pandanus tectorius (Screw Pine) with long arching green leaves spreading outward from a central base
Pandanus tectorius dark green fruit hanging close up on a tropical tree branch
Pandanus tectorius round fruit dangling from long palm-like sword leaves above ground
Pandanus tectorius green fruit hanging on tree branches with a close up view.
Pandanus tectorius fruit growing on thick wooden branches with many green segments.
Pandanus tectorius green plant with narrow sword leaves radiating from central woody stems
Pandanus tectorius standing tall with long spiky foliage spreading in all directions
Pandanus tectorius (Screw Pine) tree with green sword-like leaves reaching toward the cloudy sky.
Pandanus tectorius (Screw Pine) trunk and green leaves reaching upward against a cloudy sky.
Pandanus tectorius (Screw Pine) yellow golden fruit close up with long green narrow sharp leaves
Pandanus tectorius (Screw Pine) round segmented fruit hanging among long narrow green sharp foliage leaves
Pandanus tectorius (Screw Pine) orange fruit close up hanging from long green leaves
Pandanus tectorius (Screw Pine) orange fruit cluster hanging among narrow, long green palm-like leaves
Pandanus tectorius green plant with narrow leaves spreading out from thick woody trunks
Pandanus tectorius with sprawling branches and dense green foliage near a parking area
Pandanus tectorius (Screw Pine) green plant with reddish leaves in several plastic pots
Pandanus tectorius (Screw Pine) potted plants of different sizes sitting on top of tree stumps
Pandanus tectorius green leaves with large dark brown fruit hanging from heavy branches
Pandanus tectorius foliage with several segmented brown fruit hanging down from thick branches
Pandanus tectorius green fruit hanging from long slender sword-like leaves on branches
Pandanus tectorius growing round green fruit among its sharp pointed foliage leaves
Pandanus tectorius green leaves spreading outward in a dense circular plant arrangement.
Pandanus tectorius spiral leaves spreading from the center in a circular pattern.
Pandanus tectorius (Screw Pine) green plant with long spiky leaves reaching toward the sky
Pandanus tectorius (Screw Pine) grows in a large clump with numerous long, narrow, green leaves
Pandanus tectorius (Screw Pine) orange fruit and long green leaves on the branch
Pandanus tectorius (Screw Pine) orange fruit clusters hang amidst long sharp green foliage leaves


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