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 topsoil feels slightly dry
4.Sunlight – Full sun to partial shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 3 to 5 feet
3.Leaves Color – Broad, glossy dark green leaves
4.Flowers – Occasional small reddish-pink clusters; grown mainly for foliage
5.Type – Outdoor ornamental foliage shrub
6.Feed – Apply balanced fertilizer or compost every 6–8 weeks
7.Watering – Moderate; increase during dry periods
8.Soil – Well-draining, fertile soil enriched with organic matter
9.Sunlight – Thrives in full sun; tolerates light shade
10.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–90°F (18°C–32°C); protect from frost

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a sunny or partially shaded spot with well-drained soil.
2.Dig a hole twice the size of the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) into the hole.
4.Backfill with soil and press gently to secure the plant.
5.Water thoroughly and apply mulch to retain soil moisture.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Ixora duffii
2.Common names: Duffii Ixora, Foliage Ixora
3.Hindi: डफ्फी इक्सोरा (Ḍaffī Iksorā)
4.Tamil: டஃபி இக்சோரா (Ḍaṟphi Iksōrā)
5.Telugu: డఫ్ఫీ ఇక్సోరా మొక్క (Ḍapphī Iksōrā Mokka)
6.Kannada: ಡಫ್ಫೀ ಇಕ್ಸೋರಾ ಗಿಡ (Ḍapphī Iksōrā Gida)
7.Marathi: डफ्फी इक्सोरा झुडूप (Ḍaffī Iksorā Jhudūp)
8.Malayalam: ഡഫ്ഫി ഇക്സോറ ചെടി (Ḍapphi Iksōra Ceṭi)