Pandan (Pandanus amaryllifolius) 1 TC Plant/Plug - 3-6 inches -Edible/Medicinal
YOU WILL RECEIVE ONE SMALL TISSUE CULTURE PLANT/PLUG. THE ROOT BALL WILL BE WRAPPED IN DAMP PAPER TOWEL AND PLASTIC WRAP FOR SHIPMENT.
Pandan (Pandanus amaryllifolius) belongs to the Pandanus family and is also known as fragrant screw pine, and fragrant Pandan. It is an Asian medicinal herb, aromatic, and ornamental plant. Pandan is categorized as shrub and can attain a height of about 1-1.5 m.
This plant has wooden aerial roots and spiral blade-like leaves. Its matured leaves are 3-6 cm wide and 40-50 cm long. Its leaves have acute or abruptly rounded tips. Pandan is a sterile plant, and its flowering growth is very rare. However, its leaves produce a pleasant aroma and can be used as a natural air freshener.
These younger fragrant leaves are also eaten as cooked food in many parts of the world. Moreover, these leaves are being utilized as flavoring agents in different sweets, deserts, and curries.
Species: Pandanus amaryllifolius
Common Name: Screwpine, Fragrant Pandan, Pandan Rampeh
Family: Pandanaceae
Plant Type: Perennial evergreen
Native to: Southeast Asia
Grow Zone: 9a-11
Maximum Size: Up to 14 feet
Watering Requirements: Moderate water
Light Requirements: Semi-shade to full sun
Preferred Humidity: High
Preferred Temperature: Warm
Soil or Potting Medium: Well-draining
Fertilizer: Compost or natural fertilizer
Propagation Method: Stem cutting and sucker
Vulnerability: Chewing insects and Pandanus mealybug
Toxicity: Non-toxic
Best Potting Mix To Grow PandanTo provide the best growing conditions for your indoor plants, it prefers fertile, well-drained soil.
In warmer climates, you can grow pandan in the garden, but it is best to grow them in a pot with a quality potting mix in cooler temperatures. So, using rich, slightly acidic soil is ideal.
Ideal Lighting for Pandan PlantsPandan plants do not enjoy basking in too much sunlight or wind grown outside. So, if you grow them as outdoor plants, it prefers part shade.