CATEGORY – Potted House Plant

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 10 to 14 inches
3.Watering – Moderate; allow topsoil to dry slightly before rewatering
4.Sunlight – Prefers bright, indirect light but tolerates low light

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 4 to 6 feet
3.Leaves Color – Dark green leaves with creamy white central and side stripes
4.Flowers – Rare in indoor settings; fragrant white flowers if grown outdoors or in ideal conditions
5.Fruits – Not commonly produced indoors
6.Type – Upright, ornamental foliage plant
7.Feed – Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer every 4–6 weeks during active growth
8.Watering – Water moderately, allowing the topsoil to dry out between waterings
9.Soil – Well-draining potting mix with good aeration
10.Sunlight – Bright, filtered sunlight; avoid harsh direct sun
11.Suitable Temperature – 16°C to 28°C

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a pot with adequate drainage holes.
2.Fill the bottom half with loose, well-draining potting soil.
3.Position the sapling upright in the center.
4.Backfill with soil, gently firming around the roots.
5.Water thoroughly and place in indirect bright light.
6.Avoid overwatering and exposure to cold drafts.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Dracaena deremensis ‘Bausei’
2.Common names: Bausei Dracaena, Striped Dracaena
3.Hindi: बाउसी ड्रासेना
4.Tamil: பாசி டிராசீனா
5.Telugu: బౌసీ డ్రాసినా
6.Kannada: ಬಾಸಿ ಡ್ರಾಸೀನಾ
7.Marathi: बाउसी ड्रासेना
8.Malayalam: ബൗസി ഡ്രാസീന