Collection: Pandanus Plants

Plant parents always enthusiastic about plants of tropics must be well aware of pandanus plants also known as screw pine. These plants are mostly spotted in boggy wet areas, inlands or alongside streams or river banks. If you want to talk about their native areas, then they Madagascar and Malesia.

If you spot them growing and flourishing in their natural habitat, then these plants can be broad trees that can sometimes reach a height of 15 to 20 feet and a width of 20 feet or more and this information might make you think if these plants with still pointed and wicked painful leaves can be tamed and grown indoors.

The key to growing pandanus inside is a combination of warmth, humidity, and patience. They don't grow quickly, which is why larger specimens are so sought in the tropics. Pandanus can tolerate dryness, especially as they become older.

But guess what, they can grow indoors and once propagated they will survive drought-like situations, will bring a tropical feel to your space and will keep your company for a long time. If you are someone who is novice, Pandanus can be your friend.

But these require specific care while growing. Throughout the growing season, feed with a mild liquid fertiliser. In the winter, fertilise only once or twice a month. Some more pointers are here:

• Light: Pandanus grows well in dappled sunlight to direct sunlight. Non-acclimated plants should not be exposed to direct sunlight of summers to prevent scorching.
• Water: Pandanus Plants are drought tolerant, but a regular supply of water will make them look healthier and brighter.
• Soil: They grow well in sandy and peat-based soil with good drainage.

So after being armed with basic information to grow your own Pandanus plants, it’s time to pick your favourite type from Nurserylive collection. Get going on your plant shopping now.