CATEGORY- Shrub

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 6 to 10 inches
3.Watering – When the top inch of soil is dry
4.Sunlight – Full sun to partial shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 8 to 15 feet
3.Leaves Color – Glossy green, narrow and lance-shaped
4.Flowers – Small greenish-yellow tubular flowers, clustered
5.Type – Ornamental hedge or screening shrub
6.Feed – Compost or balanced fertilizer every 2 months
7.Watering – Moderate; regular watering especially during dry periods
8.Soil – Well-draining fertile soil, sandy or loamy
9.Sunlight – Full sun to partial shade
10.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–90°F (18°C–32°C); tolerates a range of tropical to subtropical climates

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a sunny to partially shaded location with well-draining soil.
2.Dig a hole twice the width and equal depth of the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) in the hole carefully.
4.Backfill soil and firm gently around the base.
5.Water well and mulch to retain moisture.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Cestrum parqui
2.Common names: Willow-leaved Jessamine, Green Cestrum
3.Hindi: पारकी सेस्ट्रम (Pārkī Sestram)
4.Tamil: பார்கி செஸ்ட்ரம் (Pārki Sestram)
5.Telugu: పార్కీ సెస్ట్రమ్ (Pārkī Sestram)
6.Kannada: ಪಾರ್ಕಿ ಸೆಸ್ಟ್ರಮ್ (Pārki Sestram)
7.Marathi: पारकी सेस्ट्रम (Pārkī Sestram)
8.Malayalam: പാർക്കി സെസ്ട്രം (Pārkki Sestram)