CATEGORY – Potted Seasonal

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 5 to 8 inches
3.Watering – Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged
4.Sunlight – Full sunlight

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy to medium
2.Full Plant Height – 2 to 4 feet
3.Leaves Color – Sword-like, linear green leaves
4.Flowers – Tall spikes bearing funnel-shaped flowers in a variety of colors
5.Type – Outdoor seasonal flowering plant
6.Feed – Balanced fertilizer every 2–3 weeks during growth
7.Watering – Moderate; increase during flowering
8.Soil – Well-draining, fertile soil with good organic matter
9.Sunlight – Needs full sun for best blooming
10.Suitable Temperature – 60°F–85°F (16°C–29°C)

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a sunny site with rich, well-drained soil.
2.Dig a hole deep enough for the root system and net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) in the hole.
4.Refill soil and press gently around the base.
5.Water deeply and support the plant as it grows tall.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Gladiolus spp.
2.Common names: Gladiolus, Sword Lily
3.Hindi: गुलमेंहदी (Gulmenhadi)
4.Tamil: க்ளாடியோலஸ் (Klāṭiyōlas)
5.Telugu: గ్లాడియోలస్ పుష్పం (Glāḍiyōlas Puṣpam)
6.Kannada: ಗ್ಲಾಡಿಯೋಲಸ್ ಹೂವು (Glāḍiyōlas Hūvu)
7.Marathi: तलवार फुल (Talvār Phul)
8.Malayalam: ഗ്ലാഡിയോളസ് പുഷ്പം (Glāḍiyōlas Puṣpam)