CATEGORY – Potted House Plant

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 6 to 12 inches
3.Watering – Moderate; let the top layer of soil dry between watering
4.Sunlight – Bright, indirect light preferred; tolerates partial shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Very Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 10 to 18 inches depending on species
3.Leaves Color – Varies by species: green, variegated, or striped with purple undersides
4.Flowers – Small white flowers nestled in boat-shaped purple bracts
5.Fruits – Rarely seen indoors
6.Type – Indoor ornamental foliage plant
7.Feed – Fertilize once a month during the growing season with a balanced formula
8.Watering – Keep soil moderately moist; avoid overwatering
9.Soil – Well-draining, fertile, slightly sandy mix
10.Sunlight – Best in filtered or indirect sunlight
11.Suitable Temperature – 18°C to 30°C

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a well-draining pot with appropriate drainage holes.
2.Fill halfway with loose, well-draining potting mix.
3.Place the sapling upright and gently fill soil around the base.
4.Water evenly and allow to drain.
5.Position in a bright location away from direct midday sun.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Rhoeo species
2.Common names: Moses-in-the-Cradle, Boat Lily, Oyster Plant
3.Hindi: मोसेस इन द क्रैडल / बोट लिली
4.Tamil: படகு செடி
5.Telugu: పడవ మొక్క
6.Kannada: ಹಡಗಿನ ಹೂ ಗಿಡ
7.Marathi: बोट लिली
8.Malayalam: ബോട്ട് ലിലി