CATEGORY- Shrub

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 8 to 12 inches
3.Watering – When the top 1–2 inches of soil feel dry
4.Sunlight – Full sun to partial shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy to moderate
2.Full Plant Height – 6 to 12 feet (can grow taller in ideal conditions)
3.Leaves Color – Deep green, heart-shaped
4.Flowers – Large pink to rose-hued clusters, blooming in winter to spring
5.Type – Ornamental flowering shrub or small tree
6.Feed – Apply a balanced fertilizer during growing season every 4–6 weeks
7.Watering – Regular watering during dry periods; prefers moist soil
8.Soil – Fertile, well-drained loamy soil
9.Sunlight – Full sun to light shade
10.Suitable Temperature – 20°C–32°C

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Dig a hole twice the size of the root ball.
2.Place the sapling upright, fill the hole with soil, and firm gently.
3.Water thoroughly and mulch around the base to retain moisture.
4.Support with a stake if needed until well-established.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Dombeya mastersii
2.Common names: Pinkball, Tropical Hydrangea
3.Hindi: डोम्बेया मास्टर्सी (Dombeya Mastersii)
4.Tamil: டொம்பேயா மாஸ்டர்சீ (Ṭompēyā Māsṭarsī)
5.Telugu: డోంబియా మాస్టర్స్ (Dōmbiyā Māṣṭarsī)
6.Kannada: ಡೊಂಬಿಯಾ ಮಾಸ್ಟರ್ಸಿ (Ḍombiyā Māsṭarsi)
7.Marathi: डॉम्बेया मास्टर्सी (Ḍombeiyā Māsṭarsī)
8.Malayalam: ഡോംബിയ മാസ്റ്റേഴ്സി (Ḍōmbiyā Māṣṭarsī)