Areca catechu - Betel Nut

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Areca catechu - Betel Nut

Big tree taller than 20 ftFull sunModerate waterRegular waterEdible plantPalm or palm-like plantEthnomedical plant.
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Betel Nut, Bunga, Pinang. This variety is reported to be semi-dwarf and can be grown in a large container.
This palm is the basis of a large industry in SE Asia, where the seed is chewed for its intoxicating properties, as well as its supposedly beneficial side effects, such as aiding digestion, and controlling internal parasites and dysentery.

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster

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Grown in
6"/1 gal pot