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 – When the topsoil is slightly dry
4.Sunlight – Bright, indirect light

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Moderate
2.Full Plant Height – 1 to 2 feet
3.Leaves Color – Green with silvery-white or cream central markings
4.Flowers – Rare in indoor conditions; small and inconspicuous
5.Type – Indoor ornamental foliage plant
6.Feed – Diluted liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks during the growing season
7.Watering – Keep soil lightly moist; avoid overwatering
8.Soil – Well-draining, peat-rich potting mix
9.Sunlight – Indirect light; avoid direct sun to prevent leaf burn
10.Suitable Temperature – 18°C–26°C

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a pot with proper drainage.
2.Fill with light, airy, organic potting soil.
3.Place the sapling in the center, cover roots gently with soil.
4.Water thoroughly and place in a warm, humid, shaded spot.
5.Maintain consistent moisture and high humidity.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Calathea roseopicta ‘Mediopicta’
2.Common names: Calathea Mediopicta, Rose-Painted Calathea
3.Hindi: कैलाथिया मेडिओपिक्टा
4.Tamil: கலாதியா மெடியோபிக்டா
5.Telugu: కలాథియా మెడియోపిక్టా
6.Kannada: ಕಲಾಥಿಯಾ ಮೆಡಿಯೋಪಿಕ್ಟಾ
7.Marathi: कॅलॅथेआ मेडिओपिक्टा
8.Malayalam: കലാതിയ മെടിയോപിക്റ്റ