CATEGORY – House Plant

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1. Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2. Sapling Height – 10 to 14 inches
3. Watering – When the top inch of soil is dry
4. Sunlight – Bright indirect sunlight to partial shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1. Difficulty Level – Easy
2. Full Plant Height – 4 to 6 feet
3. Leaves Color – Glossy green, long and lance-shaped
4. Flowers – Pink and white shell-shaped flowers with yellow throats
5. Fruits – Rare in indoor settings
6. Type – Indoor/outdoor ornamental foliage and flowering plant
7. Feed – Balanced organic fertilizer every 6 weeks
8. Watering – Keep soil moist but not soggy
9. Soil – Rich, well-draining loamy soil
10. Sunlight – Prefers bright, filtered sunlight
11. Suitable Temperature – 20°C to 32°C (68°F to 90°F)

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a semi-shaded location with fertile, well-drained soil.
2.Dig a hole slightly larger than the net pot.
3.Insert the sapling with the net pot directly into the hole.
4.Cover with soil and gently firm down.
5.Water generously after planting and keep soil consistently moist.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1. Botanical name : Alpinia zerumbet
2. Common names : Shell Ginger, Pink Porcelain Lily, Butterfly Ginger
3. Hindi : शंख अदरक (Shankh Adrak)
4. Tamil : சிப்பி இஞ்சி (Sippi Inji)
5. Telugu : షెల్ అల్లం (Shell Allam)
6. Kannada : ಶೆಲ್ ಶುಂಠಿ (Shell Shunti)
7. Marathi :  शंख आले (Shankh Ale)
8. Malayalam : ഷെൽ ഇഞ്ചി (Shell Inji)