Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Piperaceae

Genus:

Piper

Species:

Piper betle

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

4-6 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Colors:

white

Native Range

United States: Guam, Palau

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage preferred

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers humid tropical conditions