Variegated Dwarf Pandanus

Variegated Dwarf Pandanus, also called White-striped Pandanus, is a cultivated ornamental recorded as *Pandanus baptistii*. Kew treats that name as a synonym of *Pandanus tectorius*, while horticultural references continue to use the earlier name; this entry retains its supplied selection identity. Sources describe spirally arranged leaves with green margins and yellow or white central striping, while mature habit and variegation vary among plants. [Kew Plants of the World Online](https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn%3Alsid%3Aipni.org%3Anames%3A670738-1), [Bishop Museum’s Plants of Hawai‘i](https://plantsofhawaii.org/detail/%7BC6387A3C-F117-4A88-9514-C9310E87184C%7D), and [Royal Park Rajapruek](https://rpplant.royalparkrajapruek.org/Display/details_fn/4611) document the name and observed variation. ## Growing Use full sun or partial shade and moderate water, as advised by [Royal Park Rajapruek](https://rpplant.royalparkrajapruek.org/Display/details_fn/4611). Allow room for the trunk and prop roots. Leaf edges may be spiny, so handle foliage carefully; reports differ on whether particular plants have armed margins. ## Maintenance Water moderately and remove only dead or damaged leaves with gloves and care. Because this is a tropical ornamental, protect it from frost.