Piper Betel, Maghai Paan – Plant

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.

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.

Piper Betel Care

• Keep the plant in natural indirect bright Light.
• Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.

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