₹1,500.00 Original price was: ₹1,500.00.₹360.00Current price is: ₹360.00.
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.
| Sunlight |
- At least 3-6 hours of preferably morning sunlight a day is ideal for plant to grow well and natural indirect bright light for the rest of the day.
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| Watering |
- Before water poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
- Water when top soil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch.
- Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
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| Soil |
- The soil should be well drained and fertile, rich in organic content for growing plant.
- Grow well in pH range of 6.5 to 7
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| Temperature |
40 degrees Celsius. |
| Fertilizer |
- During the main growing season (June-July) feed the plant with organic fertilizer.
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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