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 – 4 to 6 feet
3.Leaves Color – Green with creamy-white variegation
4.Flowers – Yellow to orange, bell-shaped, hanging singly
5.Type – Outdoor, ornamental shrub
6.Feed – Organic compost or balanced fertilizer every 2 months
7.Watering – Moderate; avoid waterlogging
8.Soil – Well-draining, fertile loamy soil
9.Sunlight – Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade
10.Suitable Temperature – 60°F–90°F (15°C–32°C); protect from frost

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a bright location with well-draining soil.
2.Dig a hole twice the width and equal depth of the net pot.
3.Insert the sapling (with net pot) into the hole.
4.Refill the hole and gently press down the soil.
5.Water thoroughly and mulch around the base to retain moisture.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Abutilon variegatum
2.Common names: Variegated Indian Mallow, Flowering Maple, Chinese Lantern
3.Hindi: भटकटैया वरिगेटेड (Bhaṭkaṭaiyā Variegated)
4.Tamil: வெறிகேட்டட் அபூட்டிலான் (Veṟikēṭṭaṭ Abūṭṭilāṉ)
5.Telugu: వివిధరూపాల అబుటిలోన్ (Vividharūpāla Abutilon)
6.Kannada: ವರ್ಣಬದಲಾಗುವ ಅಬ್ಯುಟಿಲಾನ್ (Varṇabadalāguva Abutilon)
7.Marathi: विविधरूपी अब्युटिलॉन (Vividharūpī Abutilon)
8.Malayalam: വിഭిన్న രൂപമുള്ള അബൂട്ടിലോൺ (Vibhinna Rūpamulla Abūṭṭilōn)