Pandanus
Pandanus tectorius
- Native to:
- Australia, Bismarck Archipelago, Caroline Is., Cocos (Keeling) Is., Cook Is., Fiji, Gilbert Is., Jawa, Lesser Sunda Is., Line Is., Maluku, Marianas, Marquesas, Marshall Is., Nauru, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Niue, Philippines, Pitcairn Is., Samoa, Santa Cruz Is., Society Is., Solomon Is., Tokelau-Manihiki, Tonga, Tuamotu, Tubuai Is., Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Wake I., Wallis-Futuna Is.
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Pandanaceae
- Genus:
- Pandanus
- Species:
- Pandanus tectorius
- USDA Symbol:
- PATO3
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 900 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Colors:
- cream, white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, crabs, fruit bats
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 30–180 days
- Notes:
- Germination is slow and erratic; fresh seeds germinate best. Soaking in water for several days can improve germination rates.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI