Betel Leaf, Paan (Large Leaf Form) Piper betle Regarded as a pachycaul succulent

Regarded as a pachycaul succulent as it develops a swollen stem base

coconuts are a true icon of the tropics

it produces beautiful rose-coloured scented flowers in panicles

dry regions a shaded spot is best

Unlike other varieties of philodendrons

Betel Leaf, Paan (Large Leaf Form) Piper betle Regarded as a pachycaul succulent'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