How to propagate betel leaves?

betel leaves

In betel leaves propagation, stem cuttings having 3 to 5 nodes are used and these are planted in such a fashion that 2 to 3 nodes are buried in the soil. A single node cutting with a mother betel leaf is also planted. Apical and middle portions cuttings of the betel vines are used for planting. There are 2 types of betel leaf cultivation is practiced in India:

  1. Open system cultivation using support plants
  2. Closed system cultivation using rectangular structures.