Screw-Pine, Screwpine, Vacoas

Pandanusvandermeerschii

Genus
Pandanus (PAN-dan-us)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From hardwood cuttings
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Escondido, California

San Marcos, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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| January 2010 | neutral

Pandanus vandermeerschii is endemic to Mauritius and has green-grey leaves. Leaves are smaller compared to P.utilis . Fruits are round ...Read More

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | June 2004 | positive

Nice looking exaggerated spirals like P utilis. This species is endemic to Rodriques Island, one of the Mauritius Islands. No idea how hardy it is.

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