CATEGORY – Topiary

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 6 to 12 inches
3.Watering – Regular watering; ensure soil is not waterlogged
4.Sunlight – Full sunlight

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 20 to 30 feet (can be pruned to desired height for topiary)
3.Leaves Color – Green to light green, needle-like foliage
4.Flowers – Small, inconspicuous flowers, usually in a reddish or greenish color
5.Type – Ornamental tree or shrub, used in topiary, windbreaks, and coastal landscaping
6.Feed – Light feeding with a balanced fertilizer in the growing season
7.Watering – Moderate; once established, it is drought-tolerant
8.Soil – Well-draining, sandy or loamy soil
9.Sunlight – Full sun for best growth
10.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–95°F (18°C–35°C); tolerant of heat and coastal conditions

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a well-draining, sunny spot for planting.
2.Dig a hole twice as wide and slightly deeper than the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) into the hole.
4.Fill in with soil, ensuring the sapling is level with the surrounding ground.
5.Water thoroughly and mulch around the base to help with moisture retention.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Casuarina Tpry
2.Common names: Casuarina, Australian Pine, Beach Casuarina, Ironwood
3.Hindi: कासुरीना (Kasurina)
4.Tamil: காசூரினா (Kāṣūrīṉā)
5.Telugu: కాస్యూరినా (Kāsyūrīnā)
6.Kannada: ಕಾಸೂರಿನ (Kāsūrina)
7.Marathi: कासूरिना (Kasurina)
8.Malayalam: കാസൂരിന (Kāsūrina)