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 – Medium
2.Full Plant Height – 3 to 6 feet
3.Leaves Color – Bright green, heart-shaped
4.Flowers – Long, fuzzy, pendulous red spikes
5.Type – Outdoor ornamental shrub; container-friendly
6.Feed – Balanced fertilizer every 4–6 weeks during growing season
7.Watering – Moderate to high; keep soil moist but not soggy
8.Soil – Rich, well-draining loam or compost mix
9.Sunlight – Full sun to light shade
10.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–90°F (18°C–32°C); protect from frost

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a sunny or lightly shaded spot with rich, well-drained soil.
2.Dig a hole twice as wide and as deep as the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) into the hole.
4.Fill in with soil and press gently to secure.
5.Water thoroughly and apply mulch to conserve moisture.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Acalypha hispida ‘Rosea’
2.Common names: Red Chenille Plant, Cat’s Tail, Philippine Medusa
3.Hindi: लाल पूंछ फूल झाड़ी (Lāl Pūnchh Phool Jhāṛī)
4.Tamil: சிவப்பு பூச்ச尾ச் செடி (Sivappu Pūccivai Ceṭi)
5.Telugu: ఎర్ర రబ్బాటు పూవు మొక్క (Erra Rabbaṭu Pūvu Mokka)
6.Kannada: ಕೆಂಪು ಬೆಕ್ಕಿನ ತಲೆ ಹೂ ಗಿಡ (Kempu Bekkina Tale Hū Gida)
7.Marathi: लाल शेपटीच्या फुलांचे झाड (Lāl Śēpaṭīcyā Phulān̄ce Jhāḍ)
8.Malayalam: ചുവപ്പ് പൂവുള്ള പൂച്ചവാല ചെടി (Chuvappa Pūvuḷḷa Pūccavāla Ceṭi)