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

dark green leaves on a thick

semi-deciduous shrub that is suited to growing in full sun or partial shade where soils are suitably moist

A striking

This climber is really an outstanding specimen

Fertilise regularly with feed suitable for epiphytic plants

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