Genus · Pandanaceae
Pandanus
4 species tracked in Horta’s catalog, and the named cultivars growers keep. Walk down to a species for its full care record, or into a cultivar for its traits and provenance.
Species in this genus
The ones growers meet most — each links to its own page.
Pandanus amaryllifolius
Fragrant Pandan
Pandanus amaryllifolius is a tropical shrub native to the Maluku islands, where it grows in warm, humid lowland conditions with bright, filtered light. It prefers consistently moist but never waterlogged soil; water when the top inch of mix has dried, and provide warmth and good ambient humidity. Avoid harsh direct sun and cold, dry air.
Pandanus tectorius
Screw Pine
Pandanus tectorius is a coastal Pacific tree adapted to bright, open shorelines and sandy, fast-draining soils. Give it the brightest indirect spot you can, or filtered sun, and plant it in a gritty, free-draining mix that never stays soggy. Water when the top inch or two of mix has dried out, then water thoroughly; in lower light or cooler months let it run drier between waterings.
Pandanus odorifer
Screw-pine
Pandanus odorifer is a tropical coastal tree from the Pandanaceae family, native across South and Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean islands, where it grows in warm, humid seaside conditions. It tolerates bright light and warmth but prefers a free-draining mix; let the top inch or two of soil dry before watering again, then water thoroughly. Give it space, warmth, and good airflow, and avoid letting it sit in standing water.
Pandanus utilis
Common Screwpine
Pandanus utilis is a coastal screwpine tree from the Mascarene Islands, built for warm, bright conditions and well-draining soil. It tolerates strong light and can take some direct sun once established, but bright indirect light is the safe indoor choice. Let the top inch or two of mix dry before watering, as its island-coast roots resent sitting soggy.
About the genus
A genus-level overview — shared traits, history, the botany that ties these plants together — is on its way. For now, the species and cultivars above and below carry the genus.
Kept true by its growers
Pandanus keeps evolving — species move, cultivars appear, IDs get corrected. If you can place an unplaced plant or add a species we’re missing, the whole genus gets truer.
Overview derived from 4 tracked species · the contribute flow arrives with the next slice.