Piper Betel, Paan Ki Bel, Maghai Paan, (in Polybag)

Plant length - 20 cm

Common Name: Maghai Paan, Naagar Bael

Betel plant is a vine belonging to the Piperaceae family. Betel leaf is mostly consumed in Asia. Its heart-shaped leaves are used for medicinal and culinary purposes. When crushed in mouth, it gives cool scent. A famous dessert ‘Paan’ is made by this and used as a mouth freshener. When plant grows more than 1 meter long, prune it to spur growth. The betel plant is an evergreen perennial.

Watering & Sunlight:This plant grows well in diffused sunlight or shady area with humid & warm climate. Atmospheric temperature more than 38⁰ C, may harm its leaves. Drainage in pot is necessary by making sufficient holes in bottom. Do not wait for drying up of soil for watering. It likes moist soil.

Soil:    To make the ideal potting mix, 20 % drainage media (river sand/ Leca/ Perlite/ Pumice or rice husk- use any one of them) in potting mix should be available. In rest of the potting mix, we should mix vermi-compost (20 %) and garden soil (50%).

We should prepare the potting mix in such way so that water should reach bottom of pot within 15-25 seconds. This is the basic quality of fast draining soil. Such soil also contributes to make the potting mix more aerated.

Ornamental use: Yes

Medicinal use: Used for mouth ulcers and other uses

Spiritual Use: During worships as offering to God