Is this pandan plant ??

[Plantinyum]

Hi, i found this for sale ,the woman thats selling it has labeled it as pandanus. Its kinda variagated, and i did an research and found there is an variegated pandan version.
I just want to know that i am not bying some kind of a decorative grass or smth.

[roblack]

Looks a lot like it.

If you can see in-person before buying, just break off a leaf, crush it some, and smell. Should emit a jasmine like subtle aroma. If not, then something else.

Otherwise, can she send you a leaf?

[Plantinyum]

Looks a lot like it.

If you can see in-person before buying, just break off a leaf, crush it some, and smell. Should emit a jasmine like subtle aroma. If not, then something else.

Otherwise, can she send you a leaf?

Dunno, i havent contacted her yet, i doubth she would send me a leaf, i may just order it anyway, it was not very expensive and i will wait for a few more positive replies to convince me.
Anyway, if it is indeed a pandan will it be bothered by the cooler temps while the courier is delivering it ?

[solow]

There are many types of pandanus plant, not all of them have fragrant leaves.
From the color of the leaves, i can tell it is not the type used for cooking in my home country.

[Finca La Isla]

 Certainly not 'pandan'
Peter

[Plantinyum]

Certainly not 'pandan'
Peter

hi ,can u tell me what are the tell tale sighns when reccognising pandan? From the pics on the net it kinda looks verry similar to me ...

[tropic_tester]

Pandan that people use for flavoring is Pandan amaryllifolius. Its a sterile plant that has been propagated primarily by suckers. I dont think it produces viable seeds. Its possible that the plant in the image could be in the same genus Pandanus, but there shouldn't be a variegated version of "pandan" as far as I know. A quick search for variegated pandan gave me some of these results below. Results seem to indicate that the version being sold is not edible.

https://www.guide-to-houseplants.com/screw-pine.html
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/pandan

I have a small plant and when crushed, the leaves don't smell too strongly, but for me the scent is a mild cross between coconut and vanilla (without the caramel notes) with a strong grassy overtone. maybe because I keep as an indoor houseplant so it doesn't have the heat needed to develop that strong of a fragrance. I live in a mild cool climate so it can't live outdoors.

If you're looking for anything in the pandanus genus regardless of edibility, then I think that might actually be related. However, since it's probably not edible, for me it might as well be just some kind of a decorative grass.

[Plantinyum]

Pandan that people use for flavoring is Pandan amaryllifolius. Its a sterile plant that has been propagated primarily by suckers. I dont think it produces viable seeds. Its possible that the plant in the image could be in the same genus Pandanus, but there shouldn't be a variegated version of "pandan" as far as I know. A quick search for variegated pandan gave me some of these results below. Results seem to indicate that the version being sold is not edible.

https://www.guide-to-houseplants.com/screw-pine.html
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/pandan

I have a small plant and when crushed, the leaves don't smell too strongly, but for me the scent is a mild cross between coconut and vanilla (without the caramel notes) with a strong grassy overtone. maybe because I keep as an indoor houseplant so it doesn't have the heat needed to develop that strong of a fragrance. I live in a mild cool climate so it can't live outdoors.

If you're looking for anything in the pandanus genus regardless of edibility, then I think that might actually be related. However, since it's probably not edible, for me it might as well be just some kind of a decorative grass.

thanks for the detailed information ,and for the link.
I am looking for the edible type, so i will pass the offer....i am constantly looking for locals who sell rare edible tropicals.....

[Finca La Isla]

Pandanus is a genus with many species.  Since the common name of the plant you want is Pandan it leads to confusion. The photo posted shows leaves that are a little wider but most important would be the spines on the leaf margin. Edible pandan has very little or no spines.
Peter

[Plantinyum]

Pandanus is a genus with many species.  Since the common name of the plant you want is Pandan it leads to confusion. The photo posted shows leaves that are a little wider but most important would be the spines on the leaf margin. Edible pandan has very little or no spines.
Peter

thanks for the clearance !