CATEGORY – Tree

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 5 to 7 inches
3.Watering – When the topsoil feels dry
4.Sunlight – Full sun

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 6 to 12 feet (can be trained as a tree or shrub)
3.Leaves Color – Green, narrow, aromatic with a citrus scent
4.Flowers – Bright crimson-red, cylindrical bottlebrush blooms
5.Type – Outdoor ornamental shrub/tree
6.Feed – Organic compost or balanced fertilizer every 6 weeks during bloom
7.Watering – Moderate; allow topsoil to dry slightly before watering
8.Soil – Well-draining loamy or sandy soil
9.Sunlight – Prefers full sun for best flowering
10.Suitable Temperature – 60°F–100°F (16°C–38°C)

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a sunny, well-drained spot in the garden.
2.Dig a hole twice the width of the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) in the center.
4.Refill with soil, gently press down, and water deeply.
5.Continue regular watering until the plant is established.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Callistemon citrinus
2.Common names: Crimson Bottlebrush, Red Bottlebrush, Lemon Bottlebrush
3.Hindi: क्रिमसन बोतल ब्रश (Crimson Botal Brush)
4.Tamil: சிவப்பு பாட்டில்ப்ரஷ் மரம் (Sivappu Pāṭṭilpraṣ Maram)
5.Telugu: ఎర్ర బాటిల్ బ్రష్ చెట్టు (Erra Bāṭil Braṣ Cheṭṭu)
6.Kannada: ಕೆಂಪು ಬಾಟಲ್ ಬ್ರಷ್ ಮರ (Kempu Bāṭal Braṣ Mara)
7.Marathi: लाल बाटल ब्रश झाड (Lāl Bāṭal Braṣ Jhāḍ)
8.Malayalam: ചുവപ്പ് ബോട്ടിൽ ബ്രഷ് മരം (Chuvappu Bōṭṭil Braṣ Maram)