CATEGORY – Potted House Plant

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 8 to 12 inches
3.Watering – Keep soil consistently moist; do not let dry out
4.Sunlight – Bright indirect light or partial sunlight

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Moderate to challenging
2.Full Plant Height – 6 to 12 feet in pots (very slow-growing)
3.Leaves Color – Bright green pinnate fronds with red stalks
4.Flowers – Small yellowish flowers on branched inflorescences
5.Type – Tropical ornamental palm
6.Feed – Balanced liquid fertilizer every 3–4 weeks during growing season
7.Watering – Frequent; soil must stay moist
8.Soil – Rich, loamy, well-draining mix
9.Sunlight – Bright, indirect light or dappled sun
10.Suitable Temperature – 75°F–90°F (24°C–32°C)

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a large pot with good drainage and humidity tray.
2.Use a rich, moisture-retentive palm potting mix.
3.Plant the sapling gently and firm soil around the roots.
4.Water thoroughly and maintain humidity around the plant.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Cyrtostachys renda
2.Common names: Lipstick Palm, Sealing Wax Palm, Red Sealing Wax Palm
3.Hindi: लिपस्टिक पाम (Lipstick Pām)
4.Tamil: லிப்ஸ்டிக் பாம் (Lipstick Pām)
5.Telugu: లిప్‌స్టిక్ పామ్ (Lipstick Pām)
6.Kannada: ಲಿಪ್‌ಸ್ಟಿಕ್ ಪಾಮ್ (Lipstick Pām)
7.Marathi: लिपस्टिक पाम (Lipstick Pām)
8.Malayalam: ലിപ്സ്റ്റിക് പാം (Lipstick Pām)