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', 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.