DescriptionBetel Nut Palm (Areca catechu) is sometimes known as Indian Nut, Betel Palm, Pinang Palm, and Areca Palm. Nuts of the Betel Palm plant are wrapped in the leaves of Betel Pepper (Piper Betel), together with powdered lime to make betel quid. This is ceremonial use, not food. Betel Nut Palm is a native of the tropical Pacific and East Africa. Betel Palm prefers well-drained soils in an open, sunny position. Drought and frost tender. A tropical evergreen palm to 10m.PLEASE NOTE: This plant is recommended for ornamental purposes only.
