Everything You Need to Know about Rattan

What is Rattan?

Rattan is a plant that is part of the palm family (Arecales or Palmea) and grows in countries at sea level up to 3.000m. The plant usually grows and can be found in Asian, African, and Australian regions. There are more than 600 different species and 13 genera of rattan in the world and its texture is closest to bamboo.

What kind of environment rattan can grow in?

Rattan usually grows in hot hilly areas from tropical regions where the mean temperature usually sits at around 25° C, while annual rainfall intensity levels are -2000mm. These environments are usually found in South and Southeast Asia like Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Philippines, and Bangladesh. 

What does rattan look like?

Rattan is a family of palm but they do not grow like palm in general. Rattan are climbers, more like vines. All palms grow from a central part of the plant called the heart. Rattan grows from meristem tissue in the center of rosette leaves. In some species, rattan can grow up to 100m high.

What is rattan strength?

• Aesthetic appeal

Outdoor rattan furniture is a popular choice for homeowners looking for a timeless aesthetic. The beauty of rattan is the ability to adapt to changing times, therefore it never looks out of date and also adds a sense of warmth. 

• Weather protection

Rattan is naturally designed to protect against UV rays, frost, and rain, which means it offers the same qualities for your outdoor furniture. Another advantage is rattan, an extremely durable material. It’s because rattan picks its life in an extremely hot environment and the skin has to be resilient against the highly potent UV rays. 

• Eco-friendly 

Rattan is a natural source which is completely biodegradable. This means, if you want to replace your existing product at some point in the future it can be fully recycled. 

How to maintain rattan furniture?

Rattan needs very low maintenance, requiring nothing more than just dusting with a cloth or a gentle vacuum cleaning with a brush extension. Rattan is not necessary to varnish for aesthetic purposes because its golden natural color is often valued.  

Rattan is a natural material that you should consider buying on your bucket list of furniture. Here in Malasso, you can find lots of rattan collections such as baskets, chairs, wall accessories, etc. Don’t waste your time and check our website now.