CATEGORY – Shrub

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 6 to 10 inches
3.Watering – Moderate; let topsoil dry slightly between watering
4.Sunlight – Full sun to light shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 3 to 6 feet
3.Leaves Color – Light green, soft-textured
4.Flowers – Sky blue, tubular, phlox-like clusters
5.Type – Outdoor ornamental shrub
6.Feed – Fertilize monthly during growing season
7.Watering – Moderate; increase during flowering
8.Soil – Loamy, well-draining
9.Sunlight – Full sunlight preferred
10.Suitable Temperature – 18°C–35°C

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Pick a sunny to partly shaded location.
2.Plant with the net pot intact.
3.Water thoroughly and mulch the base.
4.Prune regularly to encourage bushy growth.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Plumbago auriculata
2.Common names: Blue Plumbago, Cape Leadwort
3.Hindi: नीला प्लंबेगो
4.Tamil: நீல பிளம்பாகோ
5.Telugu: బ్లూ ప్లంబాగో
6.Kannada: ನೀಲಿ ಪ್ಲಂಬಾಗೋ
7.Marathi: निळा प्लंबेगो
8.Malayalam: നീല പ്ലംബാഗോ