CATEGORY – Fruit Plant

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 8 to 12 inches
3.Watering – When the top 1–2 inches of soil is dry
4.Sunlight – Full sunlight

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 20 to 30 feet
3.Leaves Color – Light green, small, narrow, and closely spaced
4.Flowers – Small, greenish-yellow, appear in leaf axils
5.Fruits – Round, light green, smooth-skinned; sour and astringent in taste
6.Type – Outdoor, medicinal and fruiting tree
7.Feed – Organic compost or vermicompost every 2–3 months
8.Watering – Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
9.Soil – Well-drained sandy or loamy soil
10.Sunlight – Requires full sun (minimum 6–8 hours daily)
11.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–100°F (18°C–38°C); tolerates heat and light frost

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a sunny, well-drained site.
2.Dig a hole twice the width and depth of the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) in the hole.
4.Backfill with soil, press down gently, and water well.
5.Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Emblica officinalis (syn. Phyllanthus emblica)
2.Common names: Indian Gooseberry, Amla
3.Hindi: आंवला (Āmvlā)
4.Tamil: நெல்லி (Nelli)
5.Telugu: ఉసిరికాయ (Usirikāya)
6.Kannada: ನೆಲ್ಲಿಕಾಯಿ (Nellikāyi)
7.Marathi: आवळा (Āvaḷā)
8.Malayalam: നെല്ലിക്ക (Nellikka)