Bakong
Pandanus dubius
- Native to:
- Bismarck Archipelago, Borneo, Caroline Is., Fiji, Jawa, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Maluku, Marianas, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Niue, Philippines, Solomon Is., Sulawesi, Tonga, Vanuatu, Wallis-Futuna Is.
Dinesh Valke (www.flickr.com) from Thane, India
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Pandanaceae
- Genus:
- Pandanus
- Species:
- Pandanus dubius
- USDA Symbol:
- PADU3
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 1500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Colors:
- cream, white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, crabs, fruit bats
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-rich soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Commonly found in coastal areas and mangroves.
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 30–90 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily when fresh; soaking in water for 24-48 hours may improve germination rates.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI