Discover the Aromatic Beauty of Pandanus odoratissimum: The Ultimate Hala Screw Pine Walking Tree Plant
- Common name:
- Screw Pine, Pandanus Species, Hala Screw Pine Walking Tree
- Regional name:
- Marathi - Kewda
- Category:
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Trees, Shrubs, Spice plants & edible Herbs
- Family:
- Pandanaceae or Kewda family
- Light:
- Sun growing, Semi shade
- Water:
- Normal, Can tolerate more
- Primarily grown for:
- Foliage
- Flowering season:
- Flowers are inconspicuous
- Flower or Inflorescence color:
- Cream, Off white, Light Yellow
- Foliage color:
- Green, Blue Grey or Silver
- Plant Height or length:
- 6 to 8 meters
- Plant Spread or Width:
- 4 to 6 meters
- Plant Form:
- Spreading, Upright or Erect
- Special Character:
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- Indigenous (native to India)
- Fragrant flowers or leaves
- Auspicious or Feng Shui plant
- Good on seaside
- Grows best in humid and warm regions
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Plant Description:
- This is a plant found growing wild in coastal regions. It develops a very pretty twisted crown of leaves. The flowers are very fragrant. The fruits are starchy and edible. Plants grow to over 5 m and are suitable for landscaping.
- Scent from its flowers was traditionally used to flavour Indian dishes.
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Growing tips:
- - Plants naturally grow along the sea shore and streams.
- Plants of this variety are quite spiny and care ful consideration is to be given before choosing their location.
- They are hardy and easy to grow.
- Will grow anywhere as long as they get adequate water.