CATEGORY- Shrub

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 10 to 14 inches
3.Watering – When the top inch of soil is dry
4.Sunlight – Full sun

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 30 to 60 feet
3.Leaves Color – Needle-like green branchlets
4.Flowers – Small, inconspicuous, wind-pollinated
5.Type – Coastal tree, windbreak, ornamental
6.Feed – Compost or balanced fertilizer every 3 months
7.Watering – Moderate; drought tolerant once established
8.Soil – Sandy, well-draining soils; tolerates poor, saline soils
9.Sunlight – Full sun
10.Suitable Temperature – 70°F–95°F (21°C–35°C); tolerant of coastal conditions and salt spray

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a sunny, well-draining location, preferably near the coast.
2.Dig a hole twice the width and equal depth of the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) in the hole.
4.Backfill with soil and firm gently around the base.
5.Water thoroughly and mulch to conserve moisture.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Casuarina equisetifolia
2.Common names: Australian Pine, Beach She-oak, Whistling Pine
3.Hindi: कासुआरिना (Kāsuārinā)
4.Tamil: கடற்கரை மரம் (Kaṭarkaṟai Maram)
5.Telugu: సముద్ర వేప (Samudra Vēpa)
6.Kannada: ಕಡಲ ಮರ (Kaḍala Mara)
7.Marathi: कासुरिना (Kāsurinā)
8.Malayalam: കടല്‍ മരം (Kaṭal Maram)