Water
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering frequency during cooler months to prevent root rot.
Ensure good drainage to avoid standing water.
Cook's screw pine (Pandanus cookii) is a large, tropical tree-like plant with spirally arranged, sword-shaped leaves and stilt roots. Native to the Pacific islands.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers bright, indirect light. Can tolerate some direct morning sun, but avoid intense afternoon sun.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist, allowing the top layer to dry out between waterings.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Thrives in average room temperatures between 18-24°C. Protect from cold drafts and temperatures below 13°C.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
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Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering frequency during cooler months to prevent root rot.
Ensure good drainage to avoid standing water.
Prune to maintain desired shape and size, or to remove dead or damaged leaves. Cut back leggy growth to encourage a bushier habit. Use clean, sharp tools to make precise cuts.
Pruning is best done in spring before active growth begins.
Propagate from offsets or suckers that emerge from the base of the plant. Carefully remove the offsets with a sharp knife, ensuring they have some roots attached.
Pot them in a well-draining potting mix and keep them lightly moist until established.
Repot your Cook's screw pine every 2-3 years, or when it becomes root-bound. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one. Use a well-draining potting mix, such as a blend for cacti and succulents.
Repotting is best done in spring.
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Where Cook's Screw Pine (Pandanus cookii) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Pandanales |
| Family | Pandanaceae |
| Genus | Pandanus |
| Species | Pandanus cookii |
Similar in genus Pandanus
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