Comments on: The Screw Pine

By: JoAnne

JoAnne — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 20:53:50 +0000

I have noticed the absence of screw pines at nurseries over the years. I own several huge screw pines (varigated) that originated from my dad’s plant 40 years ago. When they reach the peak of our cathedral ceiling, I simply cut off the top portion, peal off the leaves to expose root nubs, and stick the top back into the potted soil. Right now I’m rooting a sucker for my daughter-in-law…so maybe my dad’s plant’s offspring will live on I love to see the tropical setting at Frederick Meijer Gardens (Grand Rapids, Michigan) where there is an immense screw pine in the greenhouse area.

By: Dee George

Dee George — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:50:02 +0000

I am 62 years old. my mother was given a start of this plant when I was born in Ypsilanti Mi. It came from a restaurant there in town. We still have this plant in our family. It has been passed down all these years. At my daughter baby shower we handed out starts to everyone there. It has been called the Cavanaugh family plant forever. This is the first time I have ever found the real name or any information about this plant. Our plant got so big that we have to give it away to someone who had three story enterance way in there new home. It got so big that it had the bracer roots came down to the floor to hold it’s self up.
The only question I have is does the plant you are talking about have very sharp tiny teeth along both side of the leaf. After it matures. Because our plant was so hard to clean or move because it would make you look like you had been in a cat fight when you were done.
Good luck finding this plant and when you get it plan on it being around a long time.. Dee George.

By: Sonya

Sonya — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 20:21:08 +0000

Hello, I was just reading your comment and I could not agree more with you..these plant’s are very hard to find. Although I do have one that was given to me from a freinds trip. I have looked around to buy another, but have not found it anywhere else. My plant is almost 2 years old, and it’s starting to grow babies. This is a Great plant, it’s very beautiful and very hardy, I could not ask for a better plant. I would be willing to give you one of the babies when it is old enough to take away from the mother plant. If you are still interested, let me know. I am from Canada.

By: Cheryl Anderson

Cheryl Anderson — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 15:16:23 +0000

I’d love to purchase a pandanus veitchii, however I am have been unable to locate a nursery that sells them. I’ve searched on the internet also to no avail. If you know where I could get one or two, I would appreciate it if you could provide me with that information. Thank you.