====== Pandan Leaf ======

===== Botanical Information =====
^Botanical Information^^
^Order | Pandanales|
^Family | Pandanaceae|
^Genus | Pandanus|
^Common Name | Pandan, Screwpine|
^Species | P. amaryllifolius|

===== Maturity days =====
* 6 to 12 months for newly planted pandan to reach maturity[3]

===== Planting Months =====
^Planting months^^^^^^^^^^^^
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|     |     | X   | X   | X   | X   |     |     |     |     |     |     |

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===== Permaculture uses =====
^Permaculture uses^^^
| Usage 1| Usage 2 | Usage 3 |
| Spice| Herb, insect repellent, utility, food forest| Bee food, tea, edible leaves|

===== Growing condition comments =====
^Growing Condition ^Comment^
|Drought Tolerant |Not drought tolerant, needs consistently moist soil|
|Humidity tolerant |Prefers high humidity|
|Planting area |Protected, part-shade position|
|Sunlight |Prefers part shade, avoid hot afternoon sun|

===== Photos =====
^Photos^
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===== Recipes =====

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===== Short comments =====
Pandan is a versatile tropical plant used for its fragrant leaves in cooking and as a natural insect repellent.

===== General comments =====
=== Ecology ===
Pandan is a tropical plant that thrives in warm, humid environments. It's often found growing wild in Southeast Asian countries.

=== Uses ===
Pandan leaves are widely used in Southeast Asian cuisine for flavoring both sweet and savory dishes. They're also used as a natural insect repellent and for making potpourri.

=== Food ===
Pandan leaves are used to flavor rice, curries, desserts, and drinks. They can be wrapped around meats before cooking or used to make pandan extract for baking.

=== Planting Depth ===
When planting pandan, dig a hole that is 2-3 inches deep.

=== Inoculant ===
Not typically required for pandan.

=== Seed Saving Tips ===
Pandan rarely produces seeds and is typically propagated through cuttings or division.

=== Cautionary Comments ===
Pandan is sensitive to cold temperatures and should be protected or moved indoors when temperatures drop below 10°C (not usually a problem in Townsville).

===== Tags =====
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