We have just passed the June Solstice (Winter Solstice) which was on the Friday June 21 2019 @ 11.54 pm in Perth, and also experienced the coldest morning so far this winter at 2.2 degrees at 6.38 am on Wednesday June 19 with the lowest temperature at 1.6 degrees this winter!

At these temperatures this season, I hope that your pandan plants have been able to survive the weather. So far, our pandan plants have not only braved the cold and windy nights, but have also grown slightly despite the cold weather, with the new baby plants growing new roots (and ready for the next round of propagation come spring!!).

For those who have seen your pandan plants suffer a little (turned slightly yellow with burnt tips – which is normal during winter), here are some tips to keep them alive for the remaining of the cold winter – spring days)

1. Water them no more than 3 times a week. I usually let the top soil dry out a little
2. Before a cold night, water the plant deeply – this helps to keep the plant moist, humid and slightly warm in the roots 
3. Refrain from watering the crown of the plant – or any where that water will end up being trapped

As some Pandan gardeners may not be aware of where the crown of the pandan plant is, it would be where the stems meet the green leaves, all the way to the top of the plant. While some may argue that it is specifically where the new leaves grow out from, I have found that refraining from watering where water can be trapped is always the safest way to keep the plant alive. *Interesting note*: If you have baby plants growing near the soil, they usually don’t mind being wet (they do survive being fully submerged in water!)

If you are facing any problems, drop us a message with a photo of your plant. Hang in there guys!