Family: Pandanaceae

Genus: Pandanus

Species: utilis

Cultivar / variety: "Red Edge'

Sample code: EGY-MBG-001318

Common name: Pimento tatch

English name: Screwpine

Native: Madagascar and Coastal regions

Country: Coastal areas in Africa Madagascar

(PGR): Cultivated plant

Ornamental plants, grow 3-4 m tall, spread 2 m palm like appearance, vibrant foliage, and structural aerial prop roots leaves sword-shaped, deep green margins with fine sharp reddish teeth Male flowers fragrant, drooping spikes, no perianth, stamens creamy-white to cream yellow female flowers form pineapple-like fruit

Ornamental plant. windbreak. indoor settings when young. Landscaping.

Remark: Requires a warm, frost-free climate with full sun to partial shade (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight) and well-drained soil. It is highly tolerant of coastal, salty environments. Used for drought tolerance.

Texture: Coastal Alluvial Soils Loam Sandy alluvia

Fertility: High

Drainage: Well drained

Topography: Coastal area

Salinity: High

Water Sources: Well water

Climates: Hot climates Mediterranean Subtropics Temperate

Lights: Full sun Light shade

Propagation: Seeds- cuttings

Flowering time:

Zone: 10 : 11

pH range: 5.5-7.5

Status: Rare

Life span: Perennial

Habits: Palm like Tree-like

Sample Type: Introduced - cultivated

Collecting Sources: Online

Plant Uses: Edible Ornamental Windbreak Xeric landscaping

Plant Populations density: Cultivated

Vegetation types: Evergreen Sub tropical

pH: Mild acid Neutral