CATEGORY – Creeper

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

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

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Moderate
2.Full Plant Height – 6 to 10 feet (with support)
3.Leaves Color – Bright green, lance-shaped leaves
4.Flowers – Fiery red and yellow flowers with curled, petal-like lobes
5.Type – Ornamental flowering vine
6.Feed – Balanced fertilizer or organic compost every 4–6 weeks
7.Watering – Moderate; regular watering but avoid waterlogging
8.Soil – Well-draining, fertile, slightly acidic soil
9.Sunlight – Prefers full sun for best flowering, tolerates partial shade
10.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–85°F (18°C–29°C); frost-sensitive

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a site with full sun to partial shade and 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.
4.Refill with soil and press gently around the base.
5.Water thoroughly and provide a trellis or support for the vine to climb.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Gloriosa rothschildiana
2.Common names: Glory Lily, Fire Lily, Climbing Lily
3.Hindi: अग्नि लिली (Agni Lili)
4.Tamil: தீ பூ (Tī Pū)
5.Telugu: అగ్ని మల్లె (Agni Malle)
6.Kannada: ಬೆಂಕಿ ಹೂವು (Beṇki Hoo)
7.Marathi: आग फुल (Āg Phul)
8.Malayalam: തീ ലില്ലി (Tī Lilli)