One kind of tropical foliage (water when top soil is dry to touch at least (1 inch). These plants get their common name from the way the leaf bases spiral round the stem but, despite their name, they are unrelated to the pine family. The long, arching leaves are a rich dark green edged in cream and have a fine toothed edge which can rasp the skin. Use these handsome specimens in a modern setting for a dramatic effect.
Warm, sunny climate, around office or home. Pandanus veitchii can reach a height of (3-feet). Plants of all sizes are offered for sale.
Feed with liquid fertilizer every two weeks (Bottle fertilizer with eye dropper, use 1-2 drops). Every two weeks feed during spring and summer and once a month during fall and winter.
Repot every spring using soil-based potting mixture. If you do not want to move a older plant into a larger container or decorative pot, top-dress instead with spanish moss.
Special info thick, stilt-like aerial roots form after two years and lift the plant base away from the potting mixture.
These roots should be encouraged to grow into the potting mixture for improved anchorage.
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