The variegated leaf is a famous spice plant, which is called by different names in different parts of the world, such as variegated orchid leaf, fragrant orchid leaf, and banlan leaf. It generally grows in tropical and subtropical regions near the equator.
Banlan Leaf is also called Vanilla Leaf in China, it is actually a green plant with a very unique aroma, and also has some therapeutic value, so it is very common and popular in Malaysia and Singapore area.
The variegated leaf is usually divided and planted in March-April in the spring, and it is easy to survive and grow after division. Select a well-grown, vigorous variegated leaf plant, gently dig the variegated leaf out of the soil, and use scissors to divide the variegated leaf into several small plants, each with 2-3 root systems. Prepare the soil conditions, sterilize the variegated leaves and plant them in the soil, water the soil thoroughly, then move it to a cool place and keep it ventilated to promote the survival of variegated leaves.
The variegated leaf is one of the most common spices in Southeast Asia, it can be beaten into juice and added to desserts, or fresh variegated leaves can be used in stews or wrapped in food for deep frying, and added to white rice and cooked together, the boiled rice will have a special flavor, which is quite attractive, and the fresh variegated leaf juice can also be used to color the food.