betel leaf plant (piper betel) is a creeper grown in india; it belongs to pepper family. Its waxy green, heart-shaped leaves are used for medicinal and culinary purposes. When crushed, it exudes cool peppery scent. Its used in making a famous dessert called paan which is chewed with betel nut as a mouth freshener. This mildly stimulant herb is popular in whole south asia (indian subcontinent), thailand, indonesia and vietnam.
common name(s): naagarvel,vidyache paan
flower colours: dark red
bloom time: spring and early summer (anytime in tropics)
max reachable height: 150 to 180 cm
planting and care
it prefers slightly acidic, sandy-loamy and lightly damp soil but not water logged. Use the well drained potting mix to plant it in a way that water will drain out from it quickly. Pick a less windy spot with partial shade for planting. *choose a medium size deep planter if you’re growing it in the container.
sunlight: it thrives well in a hot and humid environment in partial shade..
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