Description
Enhance the beauty of your outdoor
spaces by an excellent dense green Betel vine plant.
| Sr | Item name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Piper Betel, Maghai Paan – Plant |
| 2 | 5 inch (13 cm) Nursery Pot as Inner |
Piper betel is a Woody climber in Piperaceae family with adventitious roots at swollen nodes.Leaves are simple heart shaped, alternate with spicy taste.Inflorescence is axillary with white uni sexual flower.
Plant Specifications
| Plant Height | 12 inch (30 cm) |
| Plant Spread | 6 inch (15 cm) |
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
| Common Name | Naagarvel, Vidyache paan |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 150 to 180 cm. |
| Flower Colour | Dark red |
| Bloom Time | Spring and early summer (anytime in tropics) |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting And Care
- Place your plant in a place that receives at least 5 to 6 hours of sunlight daily.
- It thrives well in a hot and humid environment in partial shade.
- The betel plant needs regular watering. Water only when the soil feels dry to touch.
- Loosen the soil without damaging the roots. It will help the plant to uptake the nutrients and moisture easily.
- Prune regularly after it reaches 2 m height to control the plant, regular pruning, and plucking of leaves encourages new growth and sweet and tender leaves.
- Occasional feeding every couple of months in the growing season of the plant with a nitrogen-rich organic fertilizer like manure or compost is recommended.
Piper Betel Care
- Keep the plant in natural indirect bright Light.
- Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
- Water when top soil (1-2inches) feels dry to touch.
- Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.
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| Temperature | 40 degrees Celsius. |
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| Harvest Season | Within 4 to 6 months after planting, it will be ready for harvest. You can pick up its fresh aromatic leaves for various uses. |
Piper Betel Special Feature
It widely used as herb plant, ornamental foliage plant and medicinal plant.
Piper Betel Uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used to decorate the balcony, terrace or any outdoor space
Medicinal Use:
- It is used as a mild stimulant for its medicinal properties
- Note- Please consults your health advisor before application or consuming of plants or plant parts
Culinary Use:
- Betel leaves are used for direct consumption
- Note- For more details about repotting and transplanting visit to below mentioned link
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