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Hi all,
Wondering if anyone know's where I could buy a Betel Leaf Vine? I'm doing a lot of Asian cooking calling for them. Not related to Betel Nut of course, which is illegal in Australia!
I think the formal name is Piper betle (a member of the pepper family).
Any help would be appreciated!
Thanks,
Tom
Hi all,
Wondering if anyone know's where I could buy a Betel Leaf Vine? I'm doing a lot of Asian cooking calling for them. Not related to Betel Nut of course, which is illegal in Australia!
I think the formal name is Piper betle (a member of the pepper family).
Any help would be appreciated!
Thanks,
Tom
Tom
Newcastle
2nd January 2008
Irma says...
Hi, the botanic name is Piper longum sy. P. sarmentosum; comm. name La lot, Vietnamese name. You can buy this in Asian veg. shops; put some cuttings in a glass with water and they will be producing roots in no time. The plant likes a wet dark position protected from frost and midday sun; best under big trees.
Regards,
Irma.
Hi, the botanic name is Piper longum sy. P. sarmentosum; comm. name La lot, Vietnamese name. You can buy this in Asian veg. shops; put some cuttings in a glass with water and they will be producing roots in no time. The plant likes a wet dark position protected from frost and midday sun; best under big trees.
Regards,
Irma.
Irma
Eltham
2nd January 2008
Tom
Newcastle
6th March 2008
aNON
6th March 2008
Tran says...
These plants go wild from Brisbane to Cairns. I have seen Vietnamese shops in Melbourne selling it for $1.50 a bunch. Irma is right you buy a bunch remove leaves except top bit and recut the bottom and put in a glass jar then it will root as describe by Irma.
I understand that it would be hard to find them in your local shops but try to buy them when you have a chance to go to sydney or Brisbane but only where lots of Vietnamese live. They use in ormelet and for wraping mince meat.
These plants go wild from Brisbane to Cairns. I have seen Vietnamese shops in Melbourne selling it for $1.50 a bunch. Irma is right you buy a bunch remove leaves except top bit and recut the bottom and put in a glass jar then it will root as describe by Irma.
I understand that it would be hard to find them in your local shops but try to buy them when you have a chance to go to sydney or Brisbane but only where lots of Vietnamese live. They use in ormelet and for wraping mince meat.
Tran
VIC
6th March 2008
Tom
Newcastle
6th March 2008
Tom
Newcastle
6th March 2008
Tran says...
Hi Tom,
In tropical QLD this plant is spreading everywhere because once a stem touches the ground, roots just form.
I would choose a bunch that has more sort of long sermi hard wood stems. You could see that at the joint of a stem there would be some roots just started to appear. Remove big leaves for cooking then recut a bit at the bottom so water can go through the stem then put in a glass jar fill with water. To speed it up you should use water with a touch of warmness to help speeding the process. Good luck.
Hi Tom,
In tropical QLD this plant is spreading everywhere because once a stem touches the ground, roots just form.
I would choose a bunch that has more sort of long sermi hard wood stems. You could see that at the joint of a stem there would be some roots just started to appear. Remove big leaves for cooking then recut a bit at the bottom so water can go through the stem then put in a glass jar fill with water. To speed it up you should use water with a touch of warmness to help speeding the process. Good luck.
Tran
VIC
7th March 2008
Glenn
Sydney
20th April 2008
Tom
Newcastle
8th May 2008
Andrea says...
Hi Glenn, Yes had it recently at: Thai Rim Nam, 2 Cremona Road, Como (sydney south) Ph: 9528.2700. Great spot on sunny day to sit on terrace with views towards Georges River. First time had Mieng Kam and now trying to source Betel leaves in Sydney south. If you know anywhere.....want to make it myself. Delicious!!!
Hi Glenn, Yes had it recently at: Thai Rim Nam, 2 Cremona Road, Como (sydney south) Ph: 9528.2700. Great spot on sunny day to sit on terrace with views towards Georges River. First time had Mieng Kam and now trying to source Betel leaves in Sydney south. If you know anywhere.....want to make it myself. Delicious!!!
Andrea
Sydney
7th June 2008
Anonymous
Brisbane
18th June 2008
siklopz says...
Betel leaf is tropical and hardy (hard to kill but not cold hardy). contrary to the above, once the cutting has grown a good set of roots it will do fine in full sun although you should probably give it some afternoon shade if the sun is harsh where you live. i keep mine in a hanging basket with a SW exposure which is full afternoon sun where i live (40 degrees north approximately). also, keep the plant in a well draining mix and water frequently when it is hot-evenly moist.
Betel leaf is tropical and hardy (hard to kill but not cold hardy). contrary to the above, once the cutting has grown a good set of roots it will do fine in full sun although you should probably give it some afternoon shade if the sun is harsh where you live. i keep mine in a hanging basket with a SW exposure which is full afternoon sun where i live (40 degrees north approximately). also, keep the plant in a well draining mix and water frequently when it is hot-evenly moist.
siklopz
usa
14th July 2008
trikus
Tully
16th July 2008
Andrea
Sydney
22nd August 2008
Anonymous
Melbourne
22nd August 2008
Andrea
Sydney
30th August 2008