Betel Leaf, Paan (Large Leaf Form) Piper betle Stromanthe sanguinea 'Triostar' is a

Stromanthe sanguinea 'Triostar' is a justifiably popular plant

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

Partially self fertile with predominantly A-type flowers

Unlike other varieties of philodendrons

coconuts are a true icon of the tropics

Betel Leaf, Paan (Large Leaf Form) Piper betle Stromanthe sanguinea 'Triostar' is a'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