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  • Why is Turnera subulata a good plant for oil palms?
  • Asian Agri has turned to nature for a solution, specifically Turnera Subulata, a flower originally from Mexico and the West Indies. Aside from helping make the plantations look more colorful, the flower is also the perfect home for Sycanus, a type of insect that hunts the caterpillars and worms that can damage oil palms.
  • How much Turnera subulat does Asian Agri Plant?
  • Asian Agri plants 18m2 of Turnera Subulat per 1.4 hectares of land, making a total of 1,285m2. Asian Agri has set up an extensive breeding program to develop the flower of cuttings, planting it not only in our own plantations, but in those of Plasma and independent smallholders too.
  • Why is Turnera subulat a pest control plant?
  • “Turnera Subulata becomes a food source and host plant for Sycanus, the predators of leaf-feeding worms, so that the pest attack can be suppressed,” said Tumpal Panjaitan, Section Head for Pest & Disease at Asian Agri. Asian Agri plants 18m2 of Turnera Subulat per 1.4 hectares of land, making a total of 1,285m2.
  • What plants are used in Musim Mas oil palm plantations?
  • In Musim Mas’ oil palm plantations, certain plants, like Cassia cobanensis, Antigonon leptopus, Turnera subulata, and Euphorbia heterophylla, are cultivated and maintained alongside the oil palms. These plants serve a dual purpose by attracting beneficial insects and providing them with both food and shelter.
  • What is Turnera subulata?
  • Turnera Subulata is able to improve the ecological balance in the company’s plantation area and the community, reducing the need for pesticide usage.
  • When does Turnera subulata Bloom?
  • The flower looks beautiful when it blooms each morning, and has a productive life of up to five years. “Turnera Subulata has a fast growth and also has a very beautiful aesthetic value, especially when it is blooming in the morning, usually at 08.00 AM.