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 topsoil feels dry
4.Sunlight – Partial to full sunlight

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy to moderate
2.Full Plant Height – 3 to 7 feet
3.Leaves Color – Bright green, lance-shaped
4.Flowers – Showy, white, crepe-like flowers from red bracts
5.Type – Flowering ornamental and medicinal plant
6.Feed – Fertilize monthly during growing season
7.Watering – Regular; prefers moist but not soggy soil
8.Soil – Rich, loamy, well-draining soil
9.Sunlight – Thrives in partial shade to full sun
10.Suitable Temperature – 20°C to 35°C

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a large pot or outdoor space with partial shade.
2.Use organic-rich, well-drained soil.
3.Remove sapling gently from net pot and transplant without disturbing roots.
4.Water thoroughly post-transplant.
5.Keep in a humid, warm location to support healthy growth.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Costus speciosus
2.Common names: Crepe Ginger, Malay Ginger, Spiral Ginger
3.Hindi: केशर कांचन
4.Tamil: செம்பருத்தி
5.Telugu: చందన ముల్లు
6.Kannada: ಕಾಸ್ತುಸ್ ಸ್ಪೆಸಿಯೋಸಸ್
7.Marathi: केशर कांद
8.Malayalam: ചേമ്പരത്തി