Had a remarkable experience today! I've always thought the variety amaryllifolius is reputed to be the only one pandanus with aromatic leaves (Thai desserts). But I no longer believe that! I was walking around the Bishop Hawaiian Museum today which had several groves of large and tall and decidedly non amaryllifolius-looking pandanus trees (which have been used since antiquity by the polynesians), and there was unmistakably the scent of pandan (similar to fresh baked bread which has the identical compound). Faint but there. Since there was neither a bakery nor any amaryllifolius in sight (I checked); the scent must be present in all? pandanus and the amaryllifolius domesticated variety (it doesn't flower anymore and propagates solely through cuttings) must have been deliberately selected over time for its concentrated scent and dwarf growth! Same as many domesticated crops. Truly mindblowing.

Hi Everyone, I'm a newbie so forgive me if this post isn't in the correct place. I hope you guys can help me. I bought a Pandan plant for my mum as her's died. I just don't know what kind of soil it should be in. I'm in the UK so it would be kept indoors. Should the soil have anything in it, ie grit? Should it be kept moist or should it be allowed to dry between watering? Any advice as to this plant ? many thanks. mz

Does anyone have Pandanus Amaryllifolius-PANDAN to trade?

DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY Pandanus Amaryllifolius PLANT MATERIAL(ROOTED CUTTING OR BABY PLANT)TO TRADE? Email me at cecilburdeshaw@bellsouth.net...I live in Panama City,Florida. wayne.