{"product_id":"pandanus-baptistii-screw-pine","title":"Pandanus baptistii - Baptist's Pandanus","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePandanus baptistii\u003c\/strong\u003e, or Baptist's Pandanus, is a striking, medium-sized evergreen plant known for its unique spiral growth habit, long, slender leaves, and distinctive aerial roots. Its blue-green, strap-like foliage with spiny edges adds a dramatic architectural element to tropical and subtropical landscapes. Growing up to 5–8 meters, it’s perfect for coastal gardens, as a feature plant, or as part of a natural windbreak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to Southeast Asia, this hardy, low-maintenance plant thrives in sandy soils and harsh conditions, making it ideal for water-wise and coastal landscaping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5–8 meters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3–5 meters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative to\u003c\/strong\u003e: Southeast Asia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Blue-green, strap-like leaves with spiny edges arranged in a spiral pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConditions\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e: Prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soils; tolerates saline conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: Low; highly drought-tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate\u003c\/strong\u003e: Thrives in tropical, subtropical, and coastal regions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Features\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm\u003c\/strong\u003e: Distinctive spiral growth habit with aerial roots for stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ideal for coastal gardens, as a feature plant, windbreak, or erosion control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant 3–5 meters apart for standalone impact or as part of a natural screen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Minimal care required; trim dead leaves for a tidy appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePest Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Naturally resilient to pests and diseases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmental Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e: Stabilizes sandy soils, prevents erosion, and supports wildlife habitats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalt Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Excellent for seaside and exposed coastal landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaptist’s Pandanus is a resilient and visually striking plant, perfect for adding bold structure and coastal adaptability to tropical and subtropical gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"orn-pedigree\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProject pedigree:\u003c\/strong\u003e This species appears in the palette supplied for Red Sea Global's Shura Island. \u003ca href=\"\/ar\/blogs\/archive\/the-shura-island-species-list-a-giga-project-palette-decoded\"\u003eRead the Shura Island record\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ornatec International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44281914818756,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/0493\/5108\/files\/dreamstime_m_289073720.jpg?v=1734519317","url":"https:\/\/ornatecinternational.com\/ar\/products\/pandanus-baptistii-screw-pine","provider":"Ornatec International","version":"1.0","type":"link"}