CATEGORY – House Plant

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 3 to 5 inches
3.Watering – Moderate; allow topsoil to dry slightly
4.Sunlight – Bright indirect light

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 6 to 8 inches
3.Leaves Color – Bright pink with dark green stripes
4.Flowers – Small white flowers nestled at the center of the rosette
5.Fruits – Not typically observed indoors
6.Type – Indoor decorative bromeliad
7.Feed – Monthly during growing season with diluted liquid fertilizer
8.Watering – Water when topsoil dries; avoid water stagnation
9.Soil – Well-draining, sandy loam or bromeliad mix
10.Sunlight – Bright indirect light; avoid direct midday sun
11.Suitable Temperature – 18°C to 28°C

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Use a small pot with excellent drainage.
2.Fill with a loose, airy potting mix (bromeliad or cactus mix).
3.Plant sapling at the center and gently firm the soil.
4.Water lightly and allow excess to drain.
5.Place in a bright spot with filtered sunlight.
6.Mist occasionally to maintain humidity.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name : Cryptanthus bivittatus ‘Pink Starlite’
2.Common names : Pink Star Earth Star, Zebra Star
3.Hindi : गुलाबी तारा पौधा
4.Tamil : இளஞ்சிவப்பு நட்சத்திரம்
5.Telugu : పింక్ స్టార్ మొక్క
6.Kannada : ಗುಲಾಬಿ ನಕ್ಷತ್ರ ಸಸ್ಯ
7.Marathi : गुलाबी तारा वनस्पती
8.Malayalam : പിങ്ക് സ്റ്റാർ സസ്യം