Betel Leaf, Paan (Large Leaf Form) bromeliads dark green leaves on a

dark green leaves on a thick

Harvest from August through October

The stems will grow long and trail over the edge of the pot making it a lovely hanging plant

Grows approximately 1 x 1m

containing substances that inhibit the growth of malignant tumors

Betel Leaf, Paan (Large Leaf Form) bromeliads dark green leaves on a'Paan' or 'Betel Leaf' (Piper betle) is the leaf of a vine belonging to the Piperaceae family which includes pepper and kava. The leaves are edible and mildly bitter and aromatic. In India and some other Asian countries it is common to eat 'Masala Paan' (sliced betel nut, lime powder and other spices rolled up in betel leaves) as a very mild stimulant, especially taken after food as a digestive. It also has countless other uses from breath freshener