CATEGORY – Potted House Plant

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 6 to 9 inches
3.Watering – Keep soil consistently moist, but not soggy
4.Sunlight – Bright, indirect light

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Moderate
2.Full Plant Height – 1.5 to 2 feet
3.Leaves Color – Light green with dark green pattern; purplish underside
4.Flowers – Rare indoors, small white or purple flowers
5.Type – Indoor foliage plant
6.Feed – Use liquid fertilizer once a month in growing season
7.Watering – Water when topsoil feels slightly dry
8.Soil – Well-draining, peat-based mix with perlite or cocopeat
9.Sunlight – Bright, filtered light; avoid harsh sun
10.Suitable Temperature – 18°C to 27°C

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a pot with drainage holes.
2.Use rich, organic potting soil.
3.Plant the sapling gently, and firm the soil around it.
4.Water evenly and place in a humid location.
5.Mist leaves frequently or use a humidity tray.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Calathea makoyana
2.Common names: Peacock Plant, Cathedral Windows
3.Hindi: मोर पत्ता पौधा
4.Tamil: பாவலை இலை தாவரம்
5.Telugu: నెమలి ఆకుల మొక్క
6.Kannada: ನವಿಲು ಎಲೆ ಗಿಡ
7.Marathi: मोरपंखी पाने असलेले रोप
8.Malayalam: മയിൽ ഇല ചെടി