CATEGORY – Potted House Plant

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 4 to 6 inches
3.Watering – Moderate; allow topsoil to dry between waterings
4.Sunlight – Partial shade to low light

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 6 to 12 inches
3.Leaves Color – Deep green, narrow, grass-like
4.Flowers – Small, pale lavender or white, summer blooming
5.Fruits – Small, shiny blue berries may appear after flowering
6.Type – Foliage and groundcover plant
7.Feed – Balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-3 months during growing season
8.Watering – Water moderately; avoid waterlogging
9.Soil – Loose, rich, well-draining soil
10.Sunlight – Bright indirect light or partial shade
11.Suitable Temperature – 15°C to 30°C

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a shallow container or bed with good drainage.
2.Add rich, well-draining potting soil halfway.
3.Set the sapling in the center, fill in with soil, and press gently.
4.Water thoroughly and place in a location with indirect light.
5.Avoid standing water and let the soil dry between watering cycles.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Ophiopogon japonicus
2.Common names: Mondo Grass, Snake’s Beard, Dwarf Lilyturf
3.Hindi: मोंडो घास
4.Tamil: மொண்டோ புல்
5.Telugu: మొండో గడ్డి
6.Kannada: ಮೊಂಡೋ ಹುಲ್ಲು
7.Marathi: मोंडो गवत
8.Malayalam: മോണ്ടോ പുല്ല്