Pandanus baptistii 'Aureus' (Gold Pandanus, Gold Screw-Pine, Variegated Dwarf Pandanus)
Botanical Information
Family | Pandanaceae |
Genus | Pandanus |
Species | baptistii |
Cultivar | 'Aureus' |
Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 10a - 11 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 - H1c |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | (-1.1) to above 4.5 |
Temperature (°F) | 30 - 40 |
Growth | Slow |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | A symmetrical, tropical plant with stiff, channelled, spirally arranged leaves. |
Landscape | A houseplant or accent in a tropical landscape. |
Propagation | By suckers from the base. |
Cultivation | Grow in full sun or bright shade, plant can adapt to a variety of soil types. |
Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
Leaf Description | Blue-green leaves with gold striping down the centre of each leaf. This cultivar does not have the spines along the edges of the leaf. |
Flower Description | Unusual flower followed by edible fruit. |
Photographs
![Pandanus baptistii 'Aureus', form, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. Pandanus baptistii 'Aureus', form, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.](photos/Pandanus-baptistii-Aureus-hpl-frm1.jpg)
Pandanus baptistii 'Aureus', form, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
![Pandanus baptistii 'Aureus', leaf, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. Pandanus baptistii 'Aureus', leaf, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.](photos/Pandanus-baptistii-Aureus-hpl-lf1.jpg)
Pandanus baptistii 'Aureus', leaf, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
![Pandanus baptistii 'Aureus', leaf, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. Pandanus baptistii 'Aureus', leaf, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.](photos/Pandanus-baptistii-Aureus-hpl-lf2.jpg)
Pandanus baptistii 'Aureus', leaf, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
![Pandanus baptistii 'Aureus', leaf, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. Pandanus baptistii 'Aureus', leaf, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.](photos/Pandanus-baptistii-Aureus-hpl-lf3.jpg)
Pandanus baptistii 'Aureus', leaf, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.