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 topsoil starts to feel dry
4.Sunlight – Bright, indirect light to full sun

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy to Moderate
2.Full Plant Height – 3 to 5 feet
3.Leaves Color – Green with coppery to reddish-bronze margins
4.Flowers – Inconspicuous; grown mainly for foliage
5.Type – Outdoor, ornamental shrub
6.Feed – Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4–6 weeks during growing season
7.Watering – Regular; do not allow soil to completely dry out
8.Soil – Moist, well-draining soil enriched with compost
9.Sunlight – Prefers full sun to partial shade
10.Suitable Temperature – 60°F–90°F (15°C–32°C); protect from frost

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a location with good sunlight and drainage.
2.Dig a hole twice the width and depth of the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) into the hole.
4.Backfill with soil, press around the base gently.
5.Water thoroughly and apply organic mulch to conserve moisture.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Acalypha marginata
2.Common names: Copperleaf, Fire Dragon Plant
3.Hindi: ताम्रपत्री झाड़ी (Tāmrapatrī Jhāṛī)
4.Tamil: செங்காந்தள் செடி (Ceṅkāntaḷ Ceṭi)
5.Telugu: రక్తపత్ర మొక్క (Raktapatra Mokka)
6.Kannada: ತಾಮ್ರ ಎಲೆ ಗಿಡ (Tāmra Ele Gida)
7.Marathi: तांबड्या पानांची झुडूप (Tāmbaḍyā Pānāñcī Jhudūp)
8.Malayalam: ചുവന്ന ഇലയുടെ ചെടി (Cuvanna Ilayuṭe Ceṭi)