Pandan

Pandanus amaryllifolius

Also called · Daun pandan · screwpine

The fragrant leaf of Malaysian kitchens. Easy to grow and loves water.

LightMorning sun
WaterKeep it moist
WhereGarden, full sun

Care tag · 39

“Harvest the outer leaves. New ones keep coming from the centre.”

  1. 01

    Light

    Sun to light shade. Morning sun is ideal.
  2. 02

    Water

    Keep the soil moist. It happily grows near drains and ponds.
  3. 03

    Soil & pot

    Rich garden or potting soil.
  4. 04

    Feeding

    A light feed once a month.
  5. 05

    What you'll need

    • Organic potting soil (tanah organik)
    • Compost or goat manure (baja kambing)

    All available here at the nursery.

Something wrong?

  • Yellow or brown leaves

    Too dry, or too much hot sun. Water more and give it some shade.

  • Too big for its pot

    Cut off the side shoots with some roots and plant them in their own pots.

Garden, full sun

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