Water
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering slightly during cooler months. Overwatering can lead to root rot, so ensure good drainage.
Also known as Fragrant Pandan · Pandan Rampeh · Pandan Wangi
Pandan (Pandanus amaryllifolius) is an aromatic tropical plant prized for its fragrant leaves used in Southeast Asian cuisine and as a natural dye.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect light
75% intensity
Prefers filtered sunlight. Avoid direct, harsh sun which can scorch leaves.
Keep soil consistently moist
75% intensity
Allow topsoil to dry slightly between waterings; avoid waterlogging.
Well-draining, fertile soil
50% intensity
Warm temperatures
75% intensity
Ideal range is 20-30°C. Protect from cold drafts and temperatures below 15°C.
Indoor, Outdoor
50% intensity
Moderate feeding
50% intensity
Fertilize every 2-3 months during growing season with balanced liquid fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | Yes |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering slightly during cooler months. Overwatering can lead to root rot, so ensure good drainage.
Prune to maintain shape and remove any yellow or damaged leaves. Trim away any lower leaves that brown or die. You can also prune to control size or encourage bushier growth by pinching back the tips of new shoots.
Use clean, sharp tools.
Pandan is best propagated by division of suckers. Carefully separate young shoots that emerge from the base of the parent plant. Ensure each sucker has some roots attached.
Replant them in well-draining potting mix and keep moist until established.
Repot your Pandan plant every 2-3 years or when it becomes root-bound. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one. Use a well-draining potting mix.
Repotting is best done in spring before active growth begins.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Where Pandan (Pandanus amaryllifolius) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Pandanales |
| Family | Pandanaceae |
| Genus | Pandanus |
| Species | Pandanus amaryllifolius |
Similar in genus Pandanus
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