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    • Photo of Piper betle foliage by Pamri

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    Piper betle

    Also Known As

    • Betel Leaf

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 3'-60'
    • W: 3'-60'

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

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    Piper betle plant details

    Piper betle is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Piper betle

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: schisandraceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 60 FT - wide, 3 FT - 60 FT - tall
    Uses: heart-shaped leaves

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Piper betle

    USDA Zones: 10a - 11
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Betel Leaf is a shade-loving, subtropical vine in the same plant family as black pepper and kava. It has glossy, heart-shaped leaves and needs to be grown on a stake or trellis. It prefers moist soil in a partially sunlit location. Betel Leaf is grown in Asia for its stimulant properties.

    By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

    Gardening facts about Piper betle plant

    How to Grow Piper betle

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Plant Type

    Perennial, Vine

    Zones

    7b-10b

    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 3'

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - high
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    Piper auritum

    aka Hoja Santa, Mexican Pepperleaf, Rootbeer Tree, Sacred Pepper, Yerba Santa

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 4'-10'

    Width: 3'-10'

    • mostly shade - shade
    • regular
    Photo of Piper auritum foliage by Brian's Botanicals
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    Piper nigrum

    aka Black Pepper, White Pepper

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Herb, Vine

    Zones

    10b-11

    Size

    Height: 12'-15'

    Width: 12'-15'

    • bright shade - dappled shade
    • regular
    Photo of Piper nigrum foliage, fruit by Karl Gercens III
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