{"product_id":"screw-pine-5-pot-gld","title":"Screw Pine Golden - 5\" Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eScrew Pine (Pandanus veitchii) is a bold, architectural foliage plant grown for its long, sword-shaped leaves that spiral around the stem, giving it its common name. Its leaves are striped green and creamy-white with finely toothed margins, creating a dramatic fountain of variegated foliage. Mature plants develop characteristic stilt-like aerial roots at the base. Tough and tolerant of heat and humidity, it makes a striking accent for spacious interiors, lobbies and tropical gardens. While related to the fragrant Kewra of perfumery, this ornamental form is prized chiefly for its striking, variegated, spiralling foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePandanaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePacific Islands, tropical Asia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-2 m in pots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-1.5 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow to moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen, green with cream stripes, spiny edges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBright indirect to filtered direct light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater when top soil dries; reduce in cool months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-draining sandy potting mix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18-32 C; protect from cold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh; loves humid conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced feed monthly in growing season\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemove old lower leaves; mind spiny margins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvery 2-3 years; sturdy heavy pot recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOffsets and suckers from the base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMealybugs and scale occasionally\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-toxic; leaf edges are sharp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA dramatic accent for large rooms, lobbies and tropical gardens; the spiralling variegated foliage adds bold structure to plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn India it loves heat and humidity, so it thrives outdoors in shaded spots through summer; handle carefully as the saw-toothed leaf edges can cut skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water Screw Pine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater when the top few centimetres of soil dry out, keeping it lightly moist in summer and drier in cool months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much light does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBright indirect light keeps variegation strong; it also tolerates some filtered direct sun. Deep shade dulls the colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Screw Pine safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is regarded as non-toxic, but the sharp, saw-toothed leaf edges can injure pets and people, so place it carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I repot it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery 2-3 years in a sturdy, heavy pot, since mature plants become top-heavy with aerial roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetach the offsets or suckers that form around the base, with some roots attached, and pot them separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy are leaf tips browning?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowning often comes from dry air, underwatering or mineral build-up. Raise humidity and use filtered water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrnamental Screw Pine rarely flowers in cultivation; it is grown almost entirely for its striking foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it outdoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it thrives outdoors in warm, humid, shaded spots and is also grown indoors in bright spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaf edges so sharp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe leaf margins are naturally finely toothed. Handle with care or wear gloves when pruning or moving the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I fertilize?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed monthly with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season and reduce feeding in cooler months.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256336253174,"sku":"PLT-SCREWPINE-P05-GLD","price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-g-pandanus-variegated-golden-plant-437126.jpg?v=1783923864","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/screw-pine-5-pot-gld","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}