Betel, Maghai Paan Plant

Description

• The Maghai Paan Plant, also known as Piper betle, is a perennial vine. It is highly valued for its aromatic leaves, which are commonly used in traditional practices and cultural rituals, particularly in India. The Maghai Paan plant is cultivated for its distinctive heart-shaped leaves, which are often chewed with betel nut and other ingredients to make paan, a popular traditional mouth freshener and digestive aid.

Features & Benefits

• The Betel, Maghai Paan Plant (Piper betle) is a tropical vine commonly cultivated for its leaves, which are used in making betel quids.
• The heart-shaped leaves are often chewed with areca nut and other ingredients for their stimulant and medicinal properties.
• Often used in cultural and religious rituals and ceremonies in many Asian countries.
• While the leaves are edible and culturally significant, excessive consumption may have health risks, including oral cancer.

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers partial shade to full sun.
• Watering: Water the plant thoroughly whenever the top inch of soil feels dry, typically every 1-2 weeks, depending on environmental conditions.
• Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil with good organic content.
• Pruning: Regularly prune to control growth.