CATEGORY – Tree

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 10 to 12 inches
3.Watering – Water when the topsoil is dry
4.Sunlight – Full sun

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 30 to 60 feet
3.Leaves Color – Green or variegated (cream and green), trifoliate leaves
4.Flowers – Bright red to orange-red, pea-like flowers in large clusters
5.Type – Outdoor, ornamental, avenue, shade tree
6.Feed – Organic compost every 2–3 months
7.Watering – Moderate; more during flowering season
8.Soil – Well-drained sandy to loamy soil
9.Sunlight – Full sun is essential
10.Suitable Temperature – 70°F–100°F (21°C–38°C)

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a spacious location with ample sunlight.
2.Dig a hole twice the size of the net pot in width and depth.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) in the hole.
4.Fill with soil, press gently to firm the base.
5.Water thoroughly and mulch to conserve moisture.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Erythrina variegata
2.Common names: Indian Coral Tree, Parijat, Tiger’s Claw, Sunshine Tree
3.Hindi: पारिजात (Pārijāt) / मंडार (Mandār)
4.Tamil: பரிஜாத மரம் (Parijāta Maram)
5.Telugu: పారీజాత చెట్టు (Pārījāta Cheṭṭu)
6.Kannada: ಪಾರಿಜಾತ ಮರ (Pārijāta Mara)
7.Marathi: पारिजातक (Pārijātak)
8.Malayalam: പാരിജാതം (Pārijātaṁ)