CATEGORY – Shrub

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 8 to 12 inches
3.Watering – Moderate; allow soil to dry slightly between watering
4.Sunlight – Full sun preferred

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Moderate
2.Full Plant Height – 6 to 10 feet
3.Leaves Color – Grayish green, aromatic
4.Flowers – Lavender to purple, in vertical spikes
5.Type – Medicinal and ornamental shrub
6.Feed – Balanced fertilizer in spring
7.Watering – Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
8.Soil – Well-draining loam or sandy soil
9.Sunlight – Full sun
10.Suitable Temperature – 15°C–35°C (59°F–95°F)

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Dig a hole twice as wide as the pot.
2.Place the sapling with net pot inside.
3.Backfill with soil and water thoroughly.
4.Mulch to prevent weeds and retain moisture.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Vitex agnus-castus
2.Common names: Chaste Tree, Monk’s Pepper
3.Hindi: चेस्ट ट्री (Chest Tree)
4.Tamil: நறுமண மரம் (Naṟumaṇa Maram)
5.Telugu: సుగంధ వృక్షం (Sugandha Vruksham)
6.Kannada: ಸುಗಂಧ ಮರ (Sugandha Mara)
7.Marathi: चेस्ट झुडूप (Chest Jhudūp)
8.Malayalam: സുഗന്ധ മരച്ചെടി (Sugandha Maracheṭi)