Hi Jenz, As per my parents, Betal trees are treated as Vishnu-Lakshmi .They have to be planted separately in farm & that place is treated as holy. So much so you cannot even we4ar slippers or go there in when you have your Periods.I do not know what opinion others have regarding this.... My 2 cents... Regards, Corallux
Hello My father inlaw used to grow it in his home.. really beautiful leaves and when we needed any we used to go and get them. I have also seen it grown in many places. Hope this helps its a creeper plant I think and requires less maintenance
Hi Jenz I had betel leave plant in my house when i was in Fiji. It is a creeper..........If anyone feels like eating pan they use to come down to my house. It is a creeper looks very beautiful.
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Yes I have Beetal plant in my home in chennai.I have made it to creep on the compound wall and it is our famous Kumbakonam vethilai .It has very big leaves and it looks very beautifull in the mornings especially... I do not believe in sentiments about this plant... Grow and enjoy the beauty...All u need is a small cutting and it grows well ... Pammor.
Yes. I have a betel leaf plant in my home for the past 10 years. Whether, I use it or not, It is very fascinating to see the creeper as soon as one rain comes. The light green and dark green leaves are very eye-catching. I do put garland for Hanuman, I gift to betel-leaf lovers and ofcourse, it is handy while giving a thamboolam. I never purchase from outside. All you need is a cutting with or without roots, planted firm in the soil and regular watering. A little of sun and a little of shade is essential. Plant in such a place. That is more important. Only good water should be waterd. Not soap water while washing clothes etc.
Pammor, Can you please explain the method for taking a cutting from an existing betel vine? Is there any other way of growing this, apart from taking a cutting, or buying the plant from the nursery? Thanks.