CATEGORY – Shrub

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 6 to 10 inches
3.Watering – Water when the top inch of soil is dry
4.Sunlight – Bright indirect light to partial sun

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Moderate
2.Full Plant Height – 2 to 4 feet
3.Leaves Color – A mix of green, red, yellow, pink, and orange in bold patterns
4.Flowers – Small and white; primarily grown for its foliage
5.Type – Outdoor or indoor ornamental shrub
6.Feed – Apply balanced fertilizer every 4–6 weeks during the growing season
7.Watering – Moderate; keep soil evenly moist but not soggy
8.Soil – Fertile, well-draining soil enriched with organic matter
9.Sunlight – Prefers bright filtered light; avoid strong midday sun
10.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–85°F (18°C–29°C); not tolerant to frost

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a bright, well-drained location.
2.Dig a hole twice as wide and deep as the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) into the hole.
4.Backfill with soil, gently press around the base.
5.Water thoroughly and apply mulch to retain moisture.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Codiaeum variegatum ‘Rainbow’
2.Common names: Croton Rainbow, Rainbow Leaf Croton
3.Hindi: इंद्रधनुषी क्रोटन झाड़ी (Indradhanushī Kroṭan Jhāṛī)
4.Tamil: வண்ணக் கிரோட்டன் செடி (Vaṇṇak Kirōṭṭaṉ Ceṭi)
5.Telugu: ఇంద్రధనుస్సు క్రోటన్ మొక్క (Indradhanussu Krōṭan Mokka)
6.Kannada: ಇಂದ್ರಧನುಷ್ ಕ್ರೋಟನ್ ಗಿಡ (Indradhanush Krōṭan Gida)
7.Marathi: इंद्रधनुष्य क्रोटन झुडूप (Indradhanushya Krōṭan Jhudūp)
8Malayalam: ഇന്ദ്രധനുസ് ക്രോട്ടൺ ചെടി (Indradhanus Krōṭṭaṇ Ceṭi)