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 the topsoil to dry before rewatering
4.Sunlight – Bright, indirect light preferred; tolerates some shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 4 to 6 feet indoors
3.Leaves Color – Deep green to nearly black with glossy finish
4.Flowers – Rarely blooms indoors
5.Fruits – Not applicable in indoor conditions
6.Type – Indoor foliage plant
7.Feed – Use a balanced fertilizer once a month during active growth
8.Watering – Water moderately; avoid waterlogging
9.Soil – Well-draining, loamy potting mix
10.Sunlight – Indirect bright light for best foliage tone
11.Suitable Temperature – 18°C to 30°C

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a pot with good drainage.
2.Fill it halfway with quality potting soil.
3.Place the sapling and backfill with soil gently around the roots.
4.Water thoroughly and let excess water drain.
5.Keep the pot in a spot with bright, indirect sunlight.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Ficus elastica ‘Zulushield’
2.Common names: Zulushield Rubber Plant, Dark Rubber Tree
3.Hindi: झुलुशील्ड रबर प्लांट
4.Tamil: ஃஜுலுஷீல்ட் ரப்பர் செடி
5.Telugu: జులుషీల్డ్ రబ్బరు మొక్క
6.Kannada: ಝುಲುಶೀಲ್ಡ್ ರಬ್ಬರ್ ಗಿಡ
7.Marathi: झुलुशील्ड रबर झाड
8.Malayalam: സുലുശീൽഡ് റബ്ബർ പ്ലാന്റ്