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Pandanus baptissii - Dwarf Variegated

17 years ago

Whilst in Singapore, I noticed mass plantings of a dwarf variegated Pandanus, which I believe might be P. baptissii.

Does anyone know where I can purchase plants or seeds in Australia? I have tried most avenues here in W.A. ...

Thanks, Gail :)

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artiew
17 years ago
Hi Gail,

I've often wondered about these myself - Rocky Council has some in the traffic island on the way to the airport, but you never see them in a nursery.

These folk list them in their price list - $28 for a 200m pot, but you seem to get a lot of plant for your money.

http://www.premierpalms.com/

Very underutilised for such a spectacular species, at least from my observations.

Cheers,

Artie
Gail_WA
Original Author
17 years ago
Thankyou so much for that information Artie. Will definitely follow up on that link.
Happy gardening :)
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aroideana
17 years ago
Did you notice if the Pandan had spines on it ?
Equatorial Exotics has lots of this small variegated plant for sale .
Gail_WA
Original Author
17 years ago
Hi, I didn't see any spines at all.
I have followed up on Artie's link and have one put aside for me at Premier Palms, who said they are a bit damaged from the cold winter. We don't get frosts here on the coast, so I'm willing to give them a try.
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