CATEGORY – Potted House Plant

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 6 to 10 inches
3.Watering – Moderate; water when the topsoil feels dry
4.Sunlight – Bright, indirect sunlight or dappled shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 1.5 to 2.5 feet
3.Leaves Color – Light green, needle-like foliage
4.Flowers – Tiny white flowers, rarely seen indoors
5.Type – Bushy, foliage plant
6.Feed – Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4–6 weeks during active growth
7.Watering – Keep soil lightly moist, reduce watering in winter
8.Soil – Well-drained, peat-rich potting mix
9.Sunlight – Indirect light or filtered sunlight
10.Suitable Temperature – 16°C to 28°C (60°F to 82°F)

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a well-draining pot or hanging basket.
2.Use loose, organic-rich potting soil.
3.Place the sapling at the center and fill around it.
4.Water thoroughly post-planting and keep it in a bright spot.
5.Ensure occasional pruning for neat growth.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Asparagus merri
2.Common names: Merri Asparagus Fern, Feather Fern
3.Hindi: मेरी शतावरी
4.Tamil: மெர்ரி ஆசுபரகஸ்
5.Telugu: మెర్రీ ఆస్పెరగస్
6.Kannada: ಮೆರಿ ಅಸ್ಪರಾಗಸ್
7.Marathi: मेरी शतावरी
8.Malayalam: മെറി അസ്പാരഗസ്