Pandanus baptistii
'Aureus'
Gold Pandanus, Gold Screw-Pine, Variegated Dwarf Pandanus
Family |
Pandanaceae |
Genus |
Pandanus |
Species |
baptistii |
Cultivar |
'Aureus' |
Category |
Perennials, Tropicals |
Type |
Shrub (evergreen) |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
10a - 11 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
Requires cold season protection under glass. |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H3 - H1c |
Temperature (°C) |
(-1.1) to above 4.5 |
Temperature (°F) |
30 - 40 |
General Description |
A symmetrical, tropical plant with stiff, channelled, spirally arranged leaves. |
Landscape |
A houseplant or accent in a tropical landscape. |
Cultivation |
Grow in full sun or bright shade, plant can adapt to a variety of soil types. |
Growth |
Slow |
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. |
Notable Specimens |
Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
Propagation |
By suckers from the base. |