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 soil to dry slightly between watering
4.Sunlight – Bright, indirect light or partial shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 6 to 12 inches
3.Leaves Color – Deep burgundy or reddish-purple, trifoliate (clover-like)
4.Flowers – Small, star-shaped, pink to lavender flowers
5.Fruits – Rarely fruits in cultivation
6.Type – Indoor ornamental foliage and flowering plant
7.Feed – Light feeding with balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks
8.Watering – Keep soil moderately moist; do not overwater
9.Soil – Well-draining, rich potting mix
10.Sunlight – Bright but indirect light; can tolerate partial shade
11.Suitable Temperature – 15°C to 28°C

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a pot with good drainage and fill halfway with potting mix.
2.Place the sapling gently in the center.
3.Add soil around roots, firming it gently.
4.Water thoroughly and allow excess water to drain.
5.Place in a spot with bright, filtered light for best coloration.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Oxalis hedysaroides ‘Rubra’
2.Common names: Red Oxalis, False Shamrock, Love Plant
3.Hindi: लाल ऑक्सालिस
4.Tamil: சிவப்பு ஒக்சாலிஸ்
5.Telugu: ఎరుపు ఆక్సాలిస్
6.Kannada: ಕೆಂಪು ಆಕ್ಸಾಲಿಸ್
7.Marathi: लाल ऑक्सॅलिस
8.Malayalam: ചുവപ്പ് ഓക്സാലിസ്