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lynn
sydney
18th February 2008
San says...
They grow wild in Darwin.
I brought back a few plants for Asian friends & neighbours, but they rarely survive for more than 2 winters in Sydney's cold climate.
You could buy frozen leaves from Thai grocery stores near Castlereagh Street (and Sydney's Chinatown) if you want them for cooking purposes.
This plant is rarely found in nurseries, but if you are going to Broome, Karratha, or Darwin, I could give you contacts of people there who has Pandan plants in their backyards.
You sometimes find them in fruit & vege stalls at Darwin's Parap Market and other weekend markets.
Good Luck !!
They grow wild in Darwin.
I brought back a few plants for Asian friends & neighbours, but they rarely survive for more than 2 winters in Sydney's cold climate.
You could buy frozen leaves from Thai grocery stores near Castlereagh Street (and Sydney's Chinatown) if you want them for cooking purposes.
This plant is rarely found in nurseries, but if you are going to Broome, Karratha, or Darwin, I could give you contacts of people there who has Pandan plants in their backyards.
You sometimes find them in fruit & vege stalls at Darwin's Parap Market and other weekend markets.
Good Luck !!
San
18th February 2008
kim
greenbank, Qld
18th February 2008
lynn says...
san and kim,
i think i have masochistic tendencies where plants are concerned - i want to grow one for the thrill of growing it, rather than just have them from the grocer's. i don't know when i would ever have the opportunity to go to darwin to buy a plant, and then would i be able to bring it back with me to sydney?
i really appreciate your responses - at least i now know where to start looking.
san and kim,
i think i have masochistic tendencies where plants are concerned - i want to grow one for the thrill of growing it, rather than just have them from the grocer's. i don't know when i would ever have the opportunity to go to darwin to buy a plant, and then would i be able to bring it back with me to sydney?
i really appreciate your responses - at least i now know where to start looking.
lynn
sydney
18th February 2008
San
19th February 2008
juanita
melbourne
21st February 2008
Tran says...
In Melbourne: a few years ago I saw TRUSPICE (an Indian Spice shop opposite Clayton station sold them) Give them a ring to see if they have any. Another one is Garden smart (inside Garden World in Springvale) where they sale exotic plants.
I have tried myself a couple of times from the cutting with roots (minus soil) from Cairns and it did not work.
My friend in Cairns said even in Cairns it is difficult for her to propagate one from her own garden. I think apart from heat it needs special attention during rooting time I am not sure.
In Melbourne: a few years ago I saw TRUSPICE (an Indian Spice shop opposite Clayton station sold them) Give them a ring to see if they have any. Another one is Garden smart (inside Garden World in Springvale) where they sale exotic plants.
I have tried myself a couple of times from the cutting with roots (minus soil) from Cairns and it did not work.
My friend in Cairns said even in Cairns it is difficult for her to propagate one from her own garden. I think apart from heat it needs special attention during rooting time I am not sure.
Tran
VIC
21st February 2008
kim says...
Propagating them is not difficult even in Brisbane. I have had success putting the plant in water and roots will form in a couple of weeks and then I pot them out.
I am also trying them out in various positions of the garden. Two next to the shed getting morning sun, one next to my 22,000litre water tank getting some overhead sun and 6 in pots which I move to the greenhouse in winter. They all survived the very severe frost we had this winter but 3 weeks ago one of the pots just died over a few days. I cannot see any reason why it did this.
Propagating them is not difficult even in Brisbane. I have had success putting the plant in water and roots will form in a couple of weeks and then I pot them out.
I am also trying them out in various positions of the garden. Two next to the shed getting morning sun, one next to my 22,000litre water tank getting some overhead sun and 6 in pots which I move to the greenhouse in winter. They all survived the very severe frost we had this winter but 3 weeks ago one of the pots just died over a few days. I cannot see any reason why it did this.
kim
greenbank, Qld
21st February 2008
juanita
melbourne
21st February 2008
Anonymous
25th February 2008
Rahaidi says...
I agree with Kim that there is a good strike rate of propagating these plants through water.
Your best bet as you say is to get it from the "pups" (those that are branched out in soil from the parent plant). You have a better chance if you leave the pups to grow to about 10-20cms tall. The more roots initially from the pup the better.
Before separating the pups soak the parent plant with diluted seaweed concentrate a day before just to give the plants a bit of zip before the operation. Sharp secateurs will do the job away from the parent. Get as much roots from the pups as possible. Wash away the excess soil from the pup and simply dip them in a bucket of fresh water. Make sure the leaves from the pup are above the water and let it sit for a week or two. Use fresh water daily. In about a week and a bit additional roots will start to form. When you're happy with the growth you can plant it out to a seedling mix that has good drainage. In between soak plenty with the seaweed mix to give it a better chance.
Note: Strike rate from the aerial rooted pups can be propagated but are harder to survive. Best way is to get the pups from soil.
Tips: For those in colder areas or in Winter. You can still grow them the trick is in winter to put them under cover away from wind and rain and water them sparingly. A lot of them die, not just because of the cold but the excess water from rain or from reticulation that is held stagnant at the top of the plant. The stagnant water combined with the cold in winter will kill the plant in a few days, so cover them and they will be alright. In summer the additional water soaking is no problems.
I have several of these grown pretty healthy this way in Perth near the coast but obviously under cover (shade cloth) amongst my palms. The leaves are prized in asian cooking from pandan cakes to rice dishes. One or two is all that’s need per cuisine.
Hope this helps
Rahaidi
I agree with Kim that there is a good strike rate of propagating these plants through water.
Your best bet as you say is to get it from the "pups" (those that are branched out in soil from the parent plant). You have a better chance if you leave the pups to grow to about 10-20cms tall. The more roots initially from the pup the better.
Before separating the pups soak the parent plant with diluted seaweed concentrate a day before just to give the plants a bit of zip before the operation. Sharp secateurs will do the job away from the parent. Get as much roots from the pups as possible. Wash away the excess soil from the pup and simply dip them in a bucket of fresh water. Make sure the leaves from the pup are above the water and let it sit for a week or two. Use fresh water daily. In about a week and a bit additional roots will start to form. When you're happy with the growth you can plant it out to a seedling mix that has good drainage. In between soak plenty with the seaweed mix to give it a better chance.
Note: Strike rate from the aerial rooted pups can be propagated but are harder to survive. Best way is to get the pups from soil.
Tips: For those in colder areas or in Winter. You can still grow them the trick is in winter to put them under cover away from wind and rain and water them sparingly. A lot of them die, not just because of the cold but the excess water from rain or from reticulation that is held stagnant at the top of the plant. The stagnant water combined with the cold in winter will kill the plant in a few days, so cover them and they will be alright. In summer the additional water soaking is no problems.
I have several of these grown pretty healthy this way in Perth near the coast but obviously under cover (shade cloth) amongst my palms. The leaves are prized in asian cooking from pandan cakes to rice dishes. One or two is all that’s need per cuisine.
Hope this helps
Rahaidi
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Rahaidi
Perth
25th February 2008
kim says...
Rahaidi has described it very well. I have also noticed that the Pandan does not like full sun and the potted ones are under shade cloth.
I have a friend who has one growing in the ground and covers the plant with a blanket every night during winter season. Seems to work as it has survived for years.
Rahaidi, do you have a problem with mealy bugs? I use white oil for those on the leaves but I notice that they also attached themselves to the roots in the potting mix and these are hard to treat.
Kim
Rahaidi has described it very well. I have also noticed that the Pandan does not like full sun and the potted ones are under shade cloth.
I have a friend who has one growing in the ground and covers the plant with a blanket every night during winter season. Seems to work as it has survived for years.
Rahaidi, do you have a problem with mealy bugs? I use white oil for those on the leaves but I notice that they also attached themselves to the roots in the potting mix and these are hard to treat.
Kim
kim
greenbank, Qld
25th February 2008
Rahaidi says...
Hi Kim, I've only used white oil on the leaves for these critters. I haven't had them on the roots.
What you can do perhaps is to make a solution of confidor in a bucket and simply dunk the potted plant and leave the top free. Leave it in for about 30 mins and take it out and let it drain. That should fully saturate the pot with the treatment.
I generally do this process just with water for my potted plants once a season to get rid off excess salts and other residuals (from water and fertilizers) that build up over time.
Rahaidi
Hi Kim, I've only used white oil on the leaves for these critters. I haven't had them on the roots.
What you can do perhaps is to make a solution of confidor in a bucket and simply dunk the potted plant and leave the top free. Leave it in for about 30 mins and take it out and let it drain. That should fully saturate the pot with the treatment.
I generally do this process just with water for my potted plants once a season to get rid off excess salts and other residuals (from water and fertilizers) that build up over time.
Rahaidi
Rahaidi
Perth
26th February 2008
Shaun
Perth
27th February 2008
Rahaidi
Perth
27th February 2008
andy
sydney
2nd March 2008
Shaun
Perth
3rd March 2008
Josh
Canberra
3rd March 2008
juanita
melbourne
4th March 2008
lynn
sydney
4th March 2008
Peter
Sydney
5th March 2008
Josh
Canberra
6th March 2008
lynn
sydney
6th March 2008
Rahaidi says...
Shaun I'm in coastal Mindaries.
Although these a tropical plant, they're actually very resilient provided the conditions mentioned as above being frost free/protected.
In summer conditions under shade-cloth patio/amongst other potted plants. Mist/hose the area to increase humidity and it will go off.
They prefer to be more pot bound so don't go big with pots but do provide quality soil mix. I've also added a layer of dried lupin mulch to retain moisture and to provide nitrogen in its breakdown.
Since we use it for some recipes I've only used slow release fertilizers and have spoilt them with weekly seaweed showers.
Only cut/use a few leaves at a time from the base. They're can get quite woody if you use too much I guess but they do like to set clumps. With these growing at various heights you will get a very green tropical/leafy visual display.
One of my favourite Malaysian dishes is Nasi Lemak which basically uses coconut milk with these pandan leaves thrown in when cooking the rice. The aroma is heavenly and with grilled fish on the side...yum.
With some interests perhaps its something that Daley's can provide in the future ?
Rgds
Rahaidi
Shaun I'm in coastal Mindaries.
Although these a tropical plant, they're actually very resilient provided the conditions mentioned as above being frost free/protected.
In summer conditions under shade-cloth patio/amongst other potted plants. Mist/hose the area to increase humidity and it will go off.
They prefer to be more pot bound so don't go big with pots but do provide quality soil mix. I've also added a layer of dried lupin mulch to retain moisture and to provide nitrogen in its breakdown.
Since we use it for some recipes I've only used slow release fertilizers and have spoilt them with weekly seaweed showers.
Only cut/use a few leaves at a time from the base. They're can get quite woody if you use too much I guess but they do like to set clumps. With these growing at various heights you will get a very green tropical/leafy visual display.
One of my favourite Malaysian dishes is Nasi Lemak which basically uses coconut milk with these pandan leaves thrown in when cooking the rice. The aroma is heavenly and with grilled fish on the side...yum.
With some interests perhaps its something that Daley's can provide in the future ?
Rgds
Rahaidi
Rahaidi
Perth
6th March 2008
aNON
6th March 2008
Anonymous
7th March 2008
juanita
melbourne
7th March 2008
San says...
To give you guys an idea of the price of Pandan plant in Darwin's weekend market ....
a 150 mm pot with a plant about 6-12 inches (??? cm) tall generally sells for approx $5.00 to $10.00 each (depending on size of plant), at the weekend market.
If you pick the wild plants from the roadside 'bush', then its free (of course).
Similarly, some locals will give it to you for free (or others may only charge a nominal $1.00 per plant if you dig them yourself) if they got Pandan growing wild in their backyard ....
just remember to wash off the soil, and wrap the roots in moist news paper when you take it on board the aircraft.
To give you guys an idea of the price of Pandan plant in Darwin's weekend market ....
a 150 mm pot with a plant about 6-12 inches (??? cm) tall generally sells for approx $5.00 to $10.00 each (depending on size of plant), at the weekend market.
If you pick the wild plants from the roadside 'bush', then its free (of course).
Similarly, some locals will give it to you for free (or others may only charge a nominal $1.00 per plant if you dig them yourself) if they got Pandan growing wild in their backyard ....
just remember to wash off the soil, and wrap the roots in moist news paper when you take it on board the aircraft.
San
9th March 2008
Sylvia
Perth
26th March 2008
aNON
28th March 2008
Sylvia
Perth
28th March 2008
Roger Goebel
Innisfail area
29th March 2008
Josh
Canberra
29th March 2008
Josh
Canberra
29th March 2008
Shaun says...
As far as I know, no nursery in metro Perth stock Pandan plants.
Many in Perth have search and 'comb' through all the the metro garden centres, but to no avail :-( .
You will have to get them from private collectors or growers in metro Perth.
If you know of people who fly-in & fly-out of Karratha to bring pandan to Perth for you, then I know of 2 houshold there who got Pandan in their backyards.
Cheers !!
As far as I know, no nursery in metro Perth stock Pandan plants.
Many in Perth have search and 'comb' through all the the metro garden centres, but to no avail :-( .
You will have to get them from private collectors or growers in metro Perth.
If you know of people who fly-in & fly-out of Karratha to bring pandan to Perth for you, then I know of 2 houshold there who got Pandan in their backyards.
Cheers !!
Shaun
30th March 2008
juanita
melbourne
1st April 2008
gayle says...
I have just become interested in growing a pandanus. Although I am in a unit I have flourishing mango, paw paw, coconut, etc. There is no tropical plant that cannot be grown in the right microclimate in Perth. There are commercial mango plantations just 30mins from here and fruiting coconuts south of Geraldton which is cooler than where I am at Greenmount. I will check with a lady at Midland Sunday markets who seems to be able to get most things.
Gayle
I have just become interested in growing a pandanus. Although I am in a unit I have flourishing mango, paw paw, coconut, etc. There is no tropical plant that cannot be grown in the right microclimate in Perth. There are commercial mango plantations just 30mins from here and fruiting coconuts south of Geraldton which is cooler than where I am at Greenmount. I will check with a lady at Midland Sunday markets who seems to be able to get most things.
Gayle
gayle
Greenmount WA
4th April 2008
Anonymous says...
My Pandan will be 2 years old this September. It is the only one that survives of the 6 rooted cuttings that was given to me by friends in the Pilbara.
The other 5 that were grown in pots all died within 3-6 weeks .... this surviving one (that I thought was the weakest at that time of transplanting) was buried into a corner of the flower bed.
The Pandan's growth is very slow ...as slow as my Mundo grass .... only a few cm per 4-6 months. But after the recent rain, this Pandan now shoots up 3 little 'pups' at its base. I hope the coming cold weather would not kill it.
So, I need plenty of expert advice from those who had success with Pandan in Perth.
Looking forward to read your opinions in here.
My Pandan will be 2 years old this September. It is the only one that survives of the 6 rooted cuttings that was given to me by friends in the Pilbara.
The other 5 that were grown in pots all died within 3-6 weeks .... this surviving one (that I thought was the weakest at that time of transplanting) was buried into a corner of the flower bed.
The Pandan's growth is very slow ...as slow as my Mundo grass .... only a few cm per 4-6 months. But after the recent rain, this Pandan now shoots up 3 little 'pups' at its base. I hope the coming cold weather would not kill it.
So, I need plenty of expert advice from those who had success with Pandan in Perth.
Looking forward to read your opinions in here.
Anonymous
Perth
5th April 2008
jessica
perth
13th April 2008
Anonymous
14th April 2008
Roger Goebel says...
Hi Juinata, I have a few spare pandan plants and could send one bare rooted through the post at $10 plus postage but for Victoria it may need a spiraling white fly freedom certificate which I should be able get from our local DPI&F. The Victorian authority phone number should be 0392109390. Is it a local call for you. If so please check if Pandan is considered a host for SWF.
Hi Juinata, I have a few spare pandan plants and could send one bare rooted through the post at $10 plus postage but for Victoria it may need a spiraling white fly freedom certificate which I should be able get from our local DPI&F. The Victorian authority phone number should be 0392109390. Is it a local call for you. If so please check if Pandan is considered a host for SWF.
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Roger Goebel
Innisfail area
17th April 2008
juanita
melbourne
18th April 2008
Anonymous
19th April 2008
Sylvia says...
Hi Rogers
How much are you selling your Pandan plant? Winter is approaching....I'm not too sure if itz the right season to try planting.
I'm in metro Perth, so if I were to get it thru you, it shouldn't be too much trouble right since we are in same state?
Any advice for planting pandan?
Thanks
Hi Rogers
How much are you selling your Pandan plant? Winter is approaching....I'm not too sure if itz the right season to try planting.
I'm in metro Perth, so if I were to get it thru you, it shouldn't be too much trouble right since we are in same state?
Any advice for planting pandan?
Thanks
Sylvia
Perth
20th April 2008
juanita
melbourne
21st April 2008
notshy
brisbane
24th April 2008
Anonymous
25th April 2008
susan says...
Hi everybody!
I'm so pleased to find pandan enthusiasts!
I'm the UK and can only find cut pandan leaves from Oriental grocery stores.I've only come across the plant from an Ebayer in Thailand and am unsure of our import restrictions.
I've dipped my leaves in some rooting hormone. 3 of these I've potted up in compost and another 2 I've suspended in water- just as an experiment.
Do any of you have experience with growing pandan from its leaves?
Hi everybody!
I'm so pleased to find pandan enthusiasts!
I'm the UK and can only find cut pandan leaves from Oriental grocery stores.I've only come across the plant from an Ebayer in Thailand and am unsure of our import restrictions.
I've dipped my leaves in some rooting hormone. 3 of these I've potted up in compost and another 2 I've suspended in water- just as an experiment.
Do any of you have experience with growing pandan from its leaves?
susan
UK
27th April 2008
Rahaidi says...
With the onset of colder/wintery weather upon us here in Perth, I recommend moving your potted Pandan plants to a sheltered location. Free from the cold/dry air as well as from the rain. They will certainly die quickly when the extra water gets trapped on their crown. If the upper leaves start to wilt then thats a sure sign. All you need is to move them under the gutters/eaves and just water them occasionally during the cold spell (but not on the crown).
For those that are north of the river I think there are oriental shops that might sell these plants. Ones I saw was a while ago at Girawheen.
Like palms these plants like to be pot-bounded, so try to pot them in smaller bags or pots.
Tip: Create your on bonsai bag for planting. Get any of your old plastic pots drill heaps of big holes (5 cents size) along the sides and bottom (the more the better). Cut up some shade-cloth material and place them at the bottom and sides. Add your soil and plant in. The extra drainage holes plus the shadecloth material will make the plants root out naturally with secondary roots rather than the tap/main root rolled around/pot bounded.
With the onset of colder/wintery weather upon us here in Perth, I recommend moving your potted Pandan plants to a sheltered location. Free from the cold/dry air as well as from the rain. They will certainly die quickly when the extra water gets trapped on their crown. If the upper leaves start to wilt then thats a sure sign. All you need is to move them under the gutters/eaves and just water them occasionally during the cold spell (but not on the crown).
For those that are north of the river I think there are oriental shops that might sell these plants. Ones I saw was a while ago at Girawheen.
Like palms these plants like to be pot-bounded, so try to pot them in smaller bags or pots.
Tip: Create your on bonsai bag for planting. Get any of your old plastic pots drill heaps of big holes (5 cents size) along the sides and bottom (the more the better). Cut up some shade-cloth material and place them at the bottom and sides. Add your soil and plant in. The extra drainage holes plus the shadecloth material will make the plants root out naturally with secondary roots rather than the tap/main root rolled around/pot bounded.
Rahaidi
Perth
28th April 2008
Tran
VIC
28th April 2008
susan
UK
29th April 2008
San
30th April 2008
Rahaidi says...
Hi guys, no probs happy to share the info.
With regards to the oriental shop north of the river. Its a Vietnamese local grocery shop along Marangaroo Drive in Girawheen. Theres a set of shops there and next to the Shell station.
Actually you might try your luck with any local oriental shop. Ask them if they have or know where they sell these plants.
Hope you guys have some luck in getting them here in Perth.
Rgds
Rahaidi
Hi guys, no probs happy to share the info.
With regards to the oriental shop north of the river. Its a Vietnamese local grocery shop along Marangaroo Drive in Girawheen. Theres a set of shops there and next to the Shell station.
Actually you might try your luck with any local oriental shop. Ask them if they have or know where they sell these plants.
Hope you guys have some luck in getting them here in Perth.
Rgds
Rahaidi
Rahaidi
Perth
30th April 2008
Sylvia says...
Hi Rahaidi
Thanks for the info...I know which shops you are talking about along Marangaroo Drive. Itz within the Newpark Shopping Complex isn't it? I used to shop there. Seriously, I never pay attention to those plants they sell at the Oriental shops. Now I think I'm going to open my eyes wide to see if I can find my pandan plant.
Hi Rahaidi
Thanks for the info...I know which shops you are talking about along Marangaroo Drive. Itz within the Newpark Shopping Complex isn't it? I used to shop there. Seriously, I never pay attention to those plants they sell at the Oriental shops. Now I think I'm going to open my eyes wide to see if I can find my pandan plant.
Sylvia
Perth
3rd May 2008
juanita
melbourne
5th May 2008
Susan
UK
7th May 2008
juanita
melbourne
8th May 2008
susan
uk
8th May 2008
Rahaidi says...
Hi Susan, congrats on your new puchase. looks like you're doing the right thing. Leave it in there for a week and bit. Just wait until it grows some more roots, then plant it out. Remember to replace the water daily and not to overfill it. Make sure that the crown isn't submerged in water, otherwise it might rot out. Keep it in a relative warm area at this time with indirect light and its better to plant them out to pots when theres warmer weather around.
Good luck I'm sure you'll have success with it.
Hi Susan, congrats on your new puchase. looks like you're doing the right thing. Leave it in there for a week and bit. Just wait until it grows some more roots, then plant it out. Remember to replace the water daily and not to overfill it. Make sure that the crown isn't submerged in water, otherwise it might rot out. Keep it in a relative warm area at this time with indirect light and its better to plant them out to pots when theres warmer weather around.
Good luck I'm sure you'll have success with it.
Rahaidi
Perth
8th May 2008
Susan
UK
8th May 2008
juanita
melbourne
9th May 2008
susan says...
Hmmm.. one of my pandans isn't doing too well (its the one in the background in picture 2 posted 08/05/08) I think the roots were rotting so I've cut them off the stem :( I think there are some fine roots remaining. Does anyone know if I can dip the stem in rooting hormone and perhaps wrap it up in moss/cotton wool?
Hmmm.. one of my pandans isn't doing too well (its the one in the background in picture 2 posted 08/05/08) I think the roots were rotting so I've cut them off the stem :( I think there are some fine roots remaining. Does anyone know if I can dip the stem in rooting hormone and perhaps wrap it up in moss/cotton wool?
susan
UK
11th May 2008
susan
UK
13th May 2008
Tran
Melbourne
13th May 2008
susan
UK
16th May 2008
Sam
Indiana, USA
17th May 2008
juanita
melbourne
23rd May 2008
Anonymous
25th May 2008
juanita
melbourne
28th May 2008
Roger Goebel says...
Botanical names can change and rechange so I don't get too hung up on what is the current one other than making sure you are talking about the same plant. After saying that, the attached photo is of a plant identical to what I grow and use and what David Thompson of Sailors Thai Restaurant uses. These plants are in the Townsville botanical Garden Palmetium and marked Pandanus amaryllifolius. A search for longifolia did not give me a pandanus with edible leaves.
Botanical names can change and rechange so I don't get too hung up on what is the current one other than making sure you are talking about the same plant. After saying that, the attached photo is of a plant identical to what I grow and use and what David Thompson of Sailors Thai Restaurant uses. These plants are in the Townsville botanical Garden Palmetium and marked Pandanus amaryllifolius. A search for longifolia did not give me a pandanus with edible leaves.
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Roger Goebel
Innisfail area
1st June 2008
juanita
melbourne
2nd June 2008
Anonymous
2nd June 2008
Roger Goebel says...
Yes Anonymous, as that is what I thought it was years ago but P. odoratissimus is a bigger pandanus that flowers with a smell.
Juanita, that plant travels better than I do.The pot size looks OK if you can keep it warm enough. On that sized plant, up here you could expect plantlets next year but don't be in too much of a hurry to pot them up. Let their roots develop or they will sit in the pot and look at you for ages.
Yes Anonymous, as that is what I thought it was years ago but P. odoratissimus is a bigger pandanus that flowers with a smell.
Juanita, that plant travels better than I do.The pot size looks OK if you can keep it warm enough. On that sized plant, up here you could expect plantlets next year but don't be in too much of a hurry to pot them up. Let their roots develop or they will sit in the pot and look at you for ages.
Roger Goebel
Innisfail area
2nd June 2008
juanita
melbourne
2nd June 2008
Roger Goebel says...
Those roots are fine as they are Juanita. Like most pandanus the roots act as props and putting soil around is likely to cause problems.It is the fine roots that need to be in soil. In the photo the soil level looks fine.The pot size looks OK just sit back till spring and keep it warm,soil and air.
Those roots are fine as they are Juanita. Like most pandanus the roots act as props and putting soil around is likely to cause problems.It is the fine roots that need to be in soil. In the photo the soil level looks fine.The pot size looks OK just sit back till spring and keep it warm,soil and air.
Roger Goebel
Innisfail area
3rd June 2008
Carmelita
California, USA
5th June 2008
Perla Y. Wee says...
I own a nursery in New Jersey. I always like to collect unusual plants. I have several plants from Australia. I was in Australia, New Zealand and Fiji just to find sources of plants. Recently, a friend of mine gave me this Pandan plant.I potted it but it is not doing anything.Does it need full sun? What type of medium should I use.Moreover, can somebody help me where to purchase this Worsleya plant. There is one person in Australia and he is very arrogant. I will never buy plant from this person. Our website is www.dragonagro.com.
Thank you
I own a nursery in New Jersey. I always like to collect unusual plants. I have several plants from Australia. I was in Australia, New Zealand and Fiji just to find sources of plants. Recently, a friend of mine gave me this Pandan plant.I potted it but it is not doing anything.Does it need full sun? What type of medium should I use.Moreover, can somebody help me where to purchase this Worsleya plant. There is one person in Australia and he is very arrogant. I will never buy plant from this person. Our website is www.dragonagro.com.
Thank you
Perla Y. Wee
New Jersey
5th June 2008
Larry
perth
5th June 2008
David says...
Hello everyone.
Didn't realize there was a whole lot of people discussing pandan growth here!
I was wondering if Roger still had any pups left?
I'd be happy to try pandan here in forsty Shepparton. I actually have curry tree, galangal, kencur, piper sarmentosum (kadok, boesenbergia and a sarracenia pitcher plant growing in my warm bathroom. I hope I can keep the pandan alive! Just love the smell of the leaves in cooking.
Hello everyone.
Didn't realize there was a whole lot of people discussing pandan growth here!
I was wondering if Roger still had any pups left?
I'd be happy to try pandan here in forsty Shepparton. I actually have curry tree, galangal, kencur, piper sarmentosum (kadok, boesenbergia and a sarracenia pitcher plant growing in my warm bathroom. I hope I can keep the pandan alive! Just love the smell of the leaves in cooking.
David
Shepparton Vic
7th June 2008
Roger Goebel says...
Hi David,
We can organize something but give it a month or two to get through this winter. What email address can I get you on?
With this interest in pandan we should be running a parallel chat on uses and recipes. Did you know that pandan leaves are suppose to repel cockroaches!
Hi David,
We can organize something but give it a month or two to get through this winter. What email address can I get you on?
With this interest in pandan we should be running a parallel chat on uses and recipes. Did you know that pandan leaves are suppose to repel cockroaches!
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Roger Goebel
Innisfail area
7th June 2008
David says...
Never heard of that use! They smell so nice, funny that they should scare roaches!
I think your suggestion is a good one. I'll be patient and wait out the winter. After all everyone seems to be saying that we're in for a real freezer of a season.
My email is dktchew@hotmail.com
Been growing a few things like yacon, purple congo potatoes and some unusual fruits. Just planted some seeds for stir fry greens here. Hope it's not too late.
Thanks Roger!
Look forward to trying the pandan when it gets warmer.
Never heard of that use! They smell so nice, funny that they should scare roaches!
I think your suggestion is a good one. I'll be patient and wait out the winter. After all everyone seems to be saying that we're in for a real freezer of a season.
My email is dktchew@hotmail.com
Been growing a few things like yacon, purple congo potatoes and some unusual fruits. Just planted some seeds for stir fry greens here. Hope it's not too late.
Thanks Roger!
Look forward to trying the pandan when it gets warmer.
David
Shepparton Vic
7th June 2008
juanita says...
Simple Pandan recipe & it's one of my fav..
Pichi-pichi..cassava patties w/ coconut
1 cup grated cassava (or frozen cassava from Asian store)1cup pandan water (boil pandan leaves w/ water), 1cup sugar, 2 teaspoon lye water (available in asian food store) 3 cups fresh grated coconut.
Squeeze the juice from the cassava & discard. In a bowl, combine cassava, pandan water sugar & lye water. Mix well & pour into small muffin pan. Steam until soft & translucent, approx 5 mins. Remove from pans & roll in grated coconut...serves 4
yummmy! bonapetite (spell?)
Simple Pandan recipe & it's one of my fav..
Pichi-pichi..cassava patties w/ coconut
1 cup grated cassava (or frozen cassava from Asian store)1cup pandan water (boil pandan leaves w/ water), 1cup sugar, 2 teaspoon lye water (available in asian food store) 3 cups fresh grated coconut.
Squeeze the juice from the cassava & discard. In a bowl, combine cassava, pandan water sugar & lye water. Mix well & pour into small muffin pan. Steam until soft & translucent, approx 5 mins. Remove from pans & roll in grated coconut...serves 4
yummmy! bonapetite (spell?)
juanita
melbourne
7th June 2008
Anonymous
8th June 2008
Carmelita
California, USA
8th June 2008
juanita
melbourne
8th June 2008
Carmelita
LA, CA, USA
10th June 2008
Anonymous says...
Carmelita,
Try this http://www.toptropicals.com in Florida they do have online shopping.
Carmelita,
Try this http://www.toptropicals.com in Florida they do have online shopping.
Anonymous
13th June 2008
Carmelita
LA, CA, USA
15th June 2008
Gloria
Perth
16th June 2008
Pamella
Sydney
25th June 2008
Pamella
Sydney
25th June 2008
juanita
melbourne
26th June 2008
Shaun
WA/Perth
29th June 2008
Pamella
Sydney
2nd July 2008
Dorothy
NSW
10th July 2008
Rose
NSW
11th July 2008
trikus says...
Once this plant gets established it really spreads . Friends closer to Innisfail have massive colonies along creek banks that have withstood a few floods. I have broken of many pups a few times now , in just the 2 years my plant has been in the garden .
I was advised to plant it very deep .
It seems to lean over , and the ofsets root into the ground . I listed and sold several on ebay . But I think they need to be rooted well for any chance of success .
Winter would not be the best time for dividing , and I am not certain they would thrive in temperate climates without much pamparing .
Once this plant gets established it really spreads . Friends closer to Innisfail have massive colonies along creek banks that have withstood a few floods. I have broken of many pups a few times now , in just the 2 years my plant has been in the garden .
I was advised to plant it very deep .
It seems to lean over , and the ofsets root into the ground . I listed and sold several on ebay . But I think they need to be rooted well for any chance of success .
Winter would not be the best time for dividing , and I am not certain they would thrive in temperate climates without much pamparing .
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trikus
Tully
12th July 2008
Dorothy
NSW
14th July 2008
sally
uk
15th July 2008
Dorothy
NSW
15th July 2008
Pauline
Cannington, Perth
19th July 2008
Pamella
Sydney
21st July 2008
John
Perth
29th July 2008
Shaun says...
I am trying to keep my hopes up .....
however, I think my Pandan plant that is planted in the garden bed may finally die this winter ......
it had survived 2 previous winters ....
but this winter is particularly cold and wet ....
and I noticed that the Pandan leaves have all gone yellow and 'wilting' in the cold ....
don't know if it is too late to dig it up and repot it to a more sheltered spot. :-(
I am trying to keep my hopes up .....
however, I think my Pandan plant that is planted in the garden bed may finally die this winter ......
it had survived 2 previous winters ....
but this winter is particularly cold and wet ....
and I noticed that the Pandan leaves have all gone yellow and 'wilting' in the cold ....
don't know if it is too late to dig it up and repot it to a more sheltered spot. :-(
Shaun
WA / Perth
6th August 2008
Thao
Sydney
6th August 2008
Juliana
Melbourne
7th August 2008
Juliana
Melbourne
7th August 2008
juanita
melbourne
9th August 2008
David
Shepparton
11th August 2008
Carmelita
LA California
15th August 2008
Roger Goebel says...
Hi all , Yes I do have a couple of pandan plants spare but after finding the plant movement regulations on the inter net (the Govt staff I talked were not all that helpful) for plants into Victoria (I don't know about New South Wales)it looks like no plants can be sent from the north without expensive treatments and certification, unless they are going to be grown outside.It would have to be a unique location to grow a pandan, outside, all year round in areas that get any frost or lengthy cool periods. On the brighter side,of the hundreds of pandan plants that I have seen, the only pest to date is an occasional grasshopper taking a couple of bites out of a leaf.Has any one else seen any pests on Pandan? Attached photo is of a larger plandan I planted out in early June. It went backwards till 2 weeks ago.
Hi all , Yes I do have a couple of pandan plants spare but after finding the plant movement regulations on the inter net (the Govt staff I talked were not all that helpful) for plants into Victoria (I don't know about New South Wales)it looks like no plants can be sent from the north without expensive treatments and certification, unless they are going to be grown outside.It would have to be a unique location to grow a pandan, outside, all year round in areas that get any frost or lengthy cool periods. On the brighter side,of the hundreds of pandan plants that I have seen, the only pest to date is an occasional grasshopper taking a couple of bites out of a leaf.Has any one else seen any pests on Pandan? Attached photo is of a larger plandan I planted out in early June. It went backwards till 2 weeks ago.
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Roger Goebel
Innisfail area
15th August 2008
Yunni
Central Coast
15th August 2008
Shaun
WA/Perth
19th August 2008
Rahaidi says...
Shaun sorry to hear that. All of my potted ones have survived being relocated under the eaves for the winter. They only had water once a week and their leaves are all healthy dark green in colour. Will have to repot them soon with all this sunshine about.
Meanwhile they have been given a soaking of seasol just to perk them up some more.
Someone mentioned that you can get them at the Canningvale markets so you could try there. However be cautious about buying ones that are too small. They might have been separated too early and subsequently might not have 'rooted 'enough. So greater care is needed for these ones. You certainly wouldn't want to take leaves off for cooking when they're too small as it would further decrease their growth at this initial stage.
Shaun sorry to hear that. All of my potted ones have survived being relocated under the eaves for the winter. They only had water once a week and their leaves are all healthy dark green in colour. Will have to repot them soon with all this sunshine about.
Meanwhile they have been given a soaking of seasol just to perk them up some more.
Someone mentioned that you can get them at the Canningvale markets so you could try there. However be cautious about buying ones that are too small. They might have been separated too early and subsequently might not have 'rooted 'enough. So greater care is needed for these ones. You certainly wouldn't want to take leaves off for cooking when they're too small as it would further decrease their growth at this initial stage.
Rahaidi
Perth
20th August 2008
Jo Tjoa says...
I have pandan plant that looks like nearing the end of its live. We brought it all the way from Sunshine Coast and was thriving until about two months ago. All the leaves are wilted and drying. Is it dying? Do you think I can revive it? My husband cut all the leaves out in our desperate attempt to save it. It has few little 'babies' coming out from the sides not shooting from the root. Does anyone know whether at this stage it is worth removing one of the babies and take it inside the house (which would be much warmer)?
I have pandan plant that looks like nearing the end of its live. We brought it all the way from Sunshine Coast and was thriving until about two months ago. All the leaves are wilted and drying. Is it dying? Do you think I can revive it? My husband cut all the leaves out in our desperate attempt to save it. It has few little 'babies' coming out from the sides not shooting from the root. Does anyone know whether at this stage it is worth removing one of the babies and take it inside the house (which would be much warmer)?
Jo Tjoa
Sydney
20th August 2008
Anonymous
Victoria
21st August 2008
Shaun says...
My Pandan in the flower bed that died had 3 'pups' (or babies sprouting from the main stalk) when it died :(
I was hoping that it would survive this winter, and I would get more plants from it ....
it is heart-breaking after caring for the Pandan for 2 years and see it survived 2 winters, thrived and bear pups, then it died 'pre-maturely' :(
My Pandan in the flower bed that died had 3 'pups' (or babies sprouting from the main stalk) when it died :(
I was hoping that it would survive this winter, and I would get more plants from it ....
it is heart-breaking after caring for the Pandan for 2 years and see it survived 2 winters, thrived and bear pups, then it died 'pre-maturely' :(
Shaun
WA / Perth
24th August 2008
Pamella
Sydney
25th August 2008
siva
sydney
25th August 2008
Chiv says...
Hi Guys,
Andy and Rose, any upate on any plants in the Western Sydney area???? If someone knows of any can you please point me in the right directions...am planning on tracking one down for a present. I saw a website www.allrareherbs.com.au which provides the plant from Dec-May....but if I can find a cheaper alternative it would be great,in a short timeframe.
Thanks
Chiv
Hi Guys,
Andy and Rose, any upate on any plants in the Western Sydney area???? If someone knows of any can you please point me in the right directions...am planning on tracking one down for a present. I saw a website www.allrareherbs.com.au which provides the plant from Dec-May....but if I can find a cheaper alternative it would be great,in a short timeframe.
Thanks
Chiv
Chiv
Western Sydney
27th August 2008
Jasmine says...
Hi everyone,
So glad to find a forum full of Pandan enthusiasts!!! I'm also after a pandan plant.
If anyone (Andy, Rose??) have one to spare, I'd be happy to buy it from you. Otherwise, I might have to source it from that Brisbane nursery Pamella bought from.
Cheers,
Jasmine (spunkyjazz69@gmail.com)
Hi everyone,
So glad to find a forum full of Pandan enthusiasts!!! I'm also after a pandan plant.
If anyone (Andy, Rose??) have one to spare, I'd be happy to buy it from you. Otherwise, I might have to source it from that Brisbane nursery Pamella bought from.
Cheers,
Jasmine (spunkyjazz69@gmail.com)
Jasmine
South West Sydney
28th August 2008
Andy says...
My Pandan's in 'intensive care' at the moment, not doing too well this winter. I do have 2-3 babies sprouting by the side of the mother plant but I cannot be sure they will survive if I transplant them at the moment. I got to say, sometimes I wonder whether it is all worth the effort considering that it grows so well and wild back in Singapore/Malaysia.
My Pandan's in 'intensive care' at the moment, not doing too well this winter. I do have 2-3 babies sprouting by the side of the mother plant but I cannot be sure they will survive if I transplant them at the moment. I got to say, sometimes I wonder whether it is all worth the effort considering that it grows so well and wild back in Singapore/Malaysia.
Andy
Cherrybrook
30th August 2008
mae
melbourne
31st August 2008
trikus
Tully
1st September 2008
Jasmine
South West Sydney
1st September 2008
juanita
melbourne
2nd September 2008
MH
Melbourne
7th September 2008
Rahaidi
Perth
8th September 2008
Scott G
The Gold Coast
8th September 2008
Shaun
WA / Perth
9th September 2008
Jennie
Sydney
12th September 2008
Jennie
Sydney
12th September 2008
sally
uk
13th September 2008
Mun says...
Some 4-5 years ago I saw a large pandan tree growing luxuriently in Brisbane. It is worth considering planting in an exposed northerly aspect adjacent to the north wall, something which worked for a friend who managed to grow a curry leaf plant in Melbourne. Like the Pandan, the Curry Leaf is a tropical plant.
Some 4-5 years ago I saw a large pandan tree growing luxuriently in Brisbane. It is worth considering planting in an exposed northerly aspect adjacent to the north wall, something which worked for a friend who managed to grow a curry leaf plant in Melbourne. Like the Pandan, the Curry Leaf is a tropical plant.
Mun
Melbourne
30th September 2008
MH
Melbourne
1st October 2008
Rahaidi says...
After separation and upon conditions the pup might take a couple of years develop and muture fully. In those early years you wouln't want to take any leaves off as they need it to well essentially grow and yes in its ideal world like the tropics it will grow quick and lush.
In Perth and probably for Melbourne the only trick you need to make them survive is to keep them in pots (so they're portable) and keep any moisture off them in the colder months. In summer the rains are fine but do keep them out of the winds and direct sun otherwise they'd burn and the winds will rip and crease the leaves. Best spot is under some underover/filtered patio.
After separation and upon conditions the pup might take a couple of years develop and muture fully. In those early years you wouln't want to take any leaves off as they need it to well essentially grow and yes in its ideal world like the tropics it will grow quick and lush.
In Perth and probably for Melbourne the only trick you need to make them survive is to keep them in pots (so they're portable) and keep any moisture off them in the colder months. In summer the rains are fine but do keep them out of the winds and direct sun otherwise they'd burn and the winds will rip and crease the leaves. Best spot is under some underover/filtered patio.
Rahaidi
Perth
2nd October 2008