Pandan
Pandanus amaryllifolius
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Pandan is a tropical aromatic shrub prized for its fragrant, blade-like leaves that are widely used in Southeast Asian cooking and traditional medicine. The leaves impart a distinctive vanilla-like flavor and aroma to both sweet and savory dishes.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Southeast Asia, particularly Malaysia and Indonesia
Seasonality
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
Pandanus amaryllifolius is the primary cultivated variety; no major named cultivars are widely distinguished in horticulture, though regional selections exist in Southeast Asia.
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Pandan is a tropical aromatic shrub prized for its fragrant, blade-like leaves that are widely used in Southeast Asian cooking and traditional medicine. The leaves impart a distinctive vanilla-like flavor and aroma to both sweet and savory dishes.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Pandan grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Southeast Asia, particularly Malaysia and Indonesia
Seasonality
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
Pandanus amaryllifolius is the primary cultivated variety; no major named cultivars are widely distinguished in horticulture, though regional selections exist in Southeast Asia.