CATEGORY – Potted House Plant

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 3 to 5 inches
3.Watering – Moderate; allow topsoil to dry slightly
4.Sunlight – Bright indirect light

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 6 to 8 inches
3.Leaves Color – Bright pink with dark green stripes
4.Flowers – Small white flowers nestled at the center of the rosette
5.Type – Indoor decorative bromeliad
6.Feed – Monthly during growing season with diluted liquid fertilizer
7.Watering – Water when topsoil dries; avoid water stagnation
8.Soil – Well-draining, sandy loam or bromeliad mix
9.Sunlight – Bright indirect light; avoid direct midday sun
10.Suitable Temperature – 18°C to 28°C

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Use a small pot with excellent drainage.
2.Fill with a loose, airy potting mix (bromeliad or cactus mix).
3.Plant sapling at the center and gently firm the soil.
4.Water lightly and place in filtered sunlight.
5.Mist occasionally to maintain humidity.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Cryptanthus bivittatus ‘Pink Starlite’
2.Common names: Pink Star Earth Star, Zebra Star
3.Hindi: गुलाबी तारा पौधा
4.Tamil: இளஞ்சிவப்பு நட்சத்திரம்
5.Telugu: పింక్ స్టార్ మొక్క
6.Kannada: ಗುಲಾಬಿ ನಕ್ಷತ್ರ ಸಸ್ಯ
7.Marathi: गुलाबी तारा वनस्पती
8.Malayalam: പിങ്ക് സ്റ്റാർ സസ്യം