Pandan
Pandanus amaryllifolius
- Days to harvest
- 90–120 days
- Sunlight
- 4–6 hours/day
- Watering
- 5–7 per day
- Plant spacing
- 30 cm
- Minimum container size
- 30cm deep × 30cm wide
- Container-friendly
- 1 plants per container
- Estimated yield
- 100 kg / 100m²
- Life span
- perennial
Climate Requirements
- Ideal temperature
- 24-32 °C
- Annual rainfall
- 1200-3000 mm
- Humidity
- 75-90%
- Heat tolerance
- high
- Drought tolerance
- moderate
Soil & Planting
Planting method
Side-shoot cuttings; 30x30 cm; keep moist
Soil requirements
Moist sandy loam to clay, pH 5.5-7.5
Companion Plants
- Coconutstrong
Pandan thrives in coconut shade understorey; traditional Malaysian polyculture (kebun kelapa)
- Bananastrong
Pandan grows well under banana shade; both prefer moist conditions; traditional kampung garden combination
- Turmericmoderate
Pandan and turmeric both thrive as shade-tolerant understorey; aromatic pest deterrence complements each other
Common Pests & Diseases
Safety Notes
Low maintenance herb. Rarely affected by pests. Leaves used fresh in cooking — avoid any chemical sprays. Natural mosquito repellent properties. Safe for organic kitchen gardens.
Market Demand
High — unique to SEA; used in desserts, rice, kuih; natural food colouring (green) growing demand in food industry
Regional Notes
Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei all major consumers. Natural food flavouring premium. Cannot be substituted easily. Urban garden staple.
Sources
- Malaysian Herb Growing Guide — MARDI · Last reviewed: 2024-06-15
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Category: Herbs