Also known as Common Screw Palm · Common Screw Pine · Hala
Common screwpine (Pandanus utilis) is a striking tropical plant with architectural foliage and aerial roots. Ideal for warm climates or as a large container specimen.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect light
75% intensity
Can tolerate some direct sun, but avoid intense afternoon sun
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings
50% intensity
Reduce in cooler months
Sandy, Well-drained
50% intensity
Average room temperatures
50% intensity
Prefers 18-24°C; avoid temperatures below 13°C
Feed during growing season
50% intensity
Use balanced liquid fertilizer diluted
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Mildly toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the top 5-7 cm of soil feels dry. Reduce watering in cooler months to prevent waterlogging. Ensure good drainage to avoid root rot, as this plant dislikes consistently soggy conditions.
Allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings.
Prune to maintain shape and size, or to remove dead or damaged leaves. Use clean, sharp shears. You can also remove suckers that emerge from the base to direct energy to the main plant. Pruning is best done in spring.
Propagate by removing suckers or offsets that grow from the base of the parent plant. Pot them in well-draining soil and keep them in a warm, humid environment until established. This method is most effective in spring.
Repot every 2-3 years, or when the plant becomes root-bound. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one. Use a well-draining potting mix. Repotting is best done in spring, just as new growth begins.
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Where Common Screwpine (Pandanus utilis) is found
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Pandanales |
| Family | Pandanaceae |
| Genus | Pandanus |
| Species | Pandanus utilis |
Similar in genus Pandanus
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