{"product_id":"nasiona-pandana-trwa-ego-pandanus-utilis","title":"Seeds of Durable Pandanus - Pandanus Utilis","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003ePandanus utilis\u003c\/strong\u003e – Durable Pandan\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003ePandanus utilis\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as durable pandan or screw pine, is an exotic monocot plant from the Pandanaceae family, naturally found in the Mascarene Islands. It is an impressive evergreen plant that can reach up to 20 meters in height in its natural environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMorphological Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe leaves are long, strap-shaped, measuring 0.5–2 m in length and 6–10 cm in width, arranged spirally at the branch tips. They range in color from blue-green to dark green, are stiff and waxy to the touch. The leaf margins are spiny-toothed with distinct reddish spines, and the venation is parallel. The trunk is smooth with characteristic horizontal leaf scars arranged spirally around the branches, giving the plant the name \"screw pine.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRoot System and Development\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe plant develops distinctive prop roots – pale brown aerial roots growing from the trunk above ground level, with a diameter of 2.5–7.5 cm. These supporting structures help stabilize the tree during strong tropical winds and rains, compensating for the lack of secondary wood growth typical of conifers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlowering and Fruiting\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe species is dioecious – male and female flowers develop on separate plants. Male inflorescences are fragrant, creamy white, gathered in long spikes up to 30 cm. Female flowers form spherical structures from which a round, woody fruit resembling a pineapple develops, measuring 20–25 cm in diameter, composed of 100–200 drupes, ripening to yellow, orange, or reddish colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eIn the temperate climate zone of Europe, \u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003ePandanus utilis\u003c\/strong\u003e belongs to frost hardiness zones 10–11, so it can only be grown as a large potted plant indoors. It requires full sun or very bright locations, tolerates partial sunlight, but prolonged shade limits growth. It grows best in well-draining substrate that does not retain excess water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eWatering should be regular, usually weekly, allowing the top layer of soil to dry slightly between waterings. The species prefers moderate air humidity and year-round access to water. During the growing season, fertilization can be applied quarterly, avoiding over-fertilization and applying fertilizer to moist substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePractical Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe plant has significant practical value – strong fibers are extracted from the leaves for making braids, hats, baskets, or sails. The roots are used to produce brushes. In tropical countries, it is an important raw material for traditional crafts and the textile industry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"mr.seed","offers":[{"title":"1","offer_id":53051500364104,"sku":"2202","price":8.9,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"5","offer_id":53051500396872,"sku":"2203","price":37.9,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"10","offer_id":53051500429640,"sku":"2204","price":75.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"50","offer_id":53051500462408,"sku":"2205","price":339.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/2649\/0440\/files\/a9b35bb4-fe5e-4be8-889e-aa6cb4b6fbda.jpg?v=1778085068","url":"https:\/\/www.mrseed.eu\/en\/products\/nasiona-pandana-trwa-ego-pandanus-utilis","provider":"mr.seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}