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 sunlight to partial shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 3 to 6 feet
3.Leaves Color – Glossy green; may turn bronze or purplish in cooler months
4.Flowers – White to pale pink, tubular and fragrant
5.Type – Outdoor, ornamental shrub
6.Feed – Compost or balanced fertilizer every 2–3 months
7.Watering – Moderate; water deeply during dry periods
8.Soil – Well-draining loamy soil
9.Sunlight – Full sun to light shade
10.Suitable Temperature – 60°F–85°F (15°C–30°C); tolerates mild frost

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a spot with well-draining soil and ample sunlight.
2.Dig a hole twice as wide and equal in depth to the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) in the hole.
4.Fill in with soil and press gently around the base.
5.Water thoroughly and mulch to preserve moisture.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Abelia chinensis
2.Common names: Chinese Abelia, Hardy Abelia
3.Hindi: अबेलिया झाड़ी (Abelia Jhāṛī)
4.Tamil: அபேலியா செடி (Abēliyā Ceṭi)
5.Telugu: అబేలియా మొక్క (Abēliyā Mokka)
6.Kannada: ಅಬೆಲಿಯಾ ಗಿಡ (Abeliya Gida)
7.Marathi: अबेलिया झुडूप (Abēliyā Jhudūp)
8.Malayalam: അബേലിയ ചെടി (Abēliya Ceṭi)