Betel Pepper Plant (Piper sarmentosum)
Betel Pepper Plant (Piper sarmentosum)
Betel Pepper plant, Piper betle, is sometimes known as Paan. Leaves of Betel Pepper plant are used to wrap Betel Nuts (the seeds of the Betel Palm, Areca catechu), together with powdered lime to make betel quid. This is a ceremonial ceremonial usage and not a food. Betel Pepper plant is a native of India and prefers well composted, moist, well drained soils in a protected, sunny position. Drought and frost tender. A tropical evergreen perennial vine, climbing to a length of 3m.
*Pot sold separately.
*As plants are natural products, form, pattern and colour will vary slightly.
*Larger pot sizes (Size 4 and above) are ONLY available for Local Pickup or Local Delivery within 5km of our stores.
Skill level
Easy
Alternative names
Betel Leaf, Betal Piper Plant