CATEGORY – Potted House Plant

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 4 to 8 inches
3.Watering – Fill central cup with water; lightly moisten soil when dry
4.Sunlight – Bright, indirect light

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 18 to 24 inches
3.Leaves Color – Green with silver bands
4.Flowers – Pink flower bracts with small bluish flowers
5.Type – Indoor ornamental foliage and flowering plant
6.Feed – Light liquid fertilizer in the cup monthly during active growth
7.Watering – Moderate; water the cup and soil sparingly
8.Soil – Well-draining, aerated potting mix (bromeliad mix preferred)
9.Sunlight – Bright filtered light, avoid direct hot sun
10.Suitable Temperature – 60°F–85°F (15°C–29°C); sensitive to cold drafts

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Use a pot with good drainage and bromeliad-friendly soil mix.
2.Place the sapling (with net pot) at the center and fill around with soil.
3.Keep the rosette upright and fill the cup with clean water.
4.Avoid burying the central cup or over-watering the soil.
5.Place in a bright spot and maintain humidity for optimal growth.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Aechmea fasciata
2.Common names: Silver Vase Plant, Urn Plant, Bromeliad Fasciata
3.Hindi: सिल्वर वेस प्लांट / ऐच्मिया फास्सियाटा
4.Tamil: சில்லவர் வேஸ் செடி (Silver Vase Sedi)
5.Telugu: సిల్వర్ వేస్ మొక్క
6.Kannada: ಸಿಲ್ವರ್ ವೇಸ್ ಪ್ಲಾಂಟ್
7.Marathi: सिल्व्हर वास झाड
8.Malayalam: സിൽവർ വെയ്‌സ് പ്ലാന്റ്