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, cream, and pink variegation
4.Flowers – Small and inconspicuous; grown for colorful foliage
5.Type – Outdoor ornamental foliage shrub
6.Feed – Apply compost or balanced fertilizer every 6 weeks
7.Watering – Moderate; consistent watering during dry spells
8.Soil – Well-draining, fertile soil
9.Sunlight – Full sun to partial shade; brighter light enhances colors
10.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–95°F (18°C–35°C); sensitive to frost

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a sunny to lightly shaded spot with rich, well-draining soil.
2.Dig a hole twice the width and equal depth of the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) into the hole.
4.Fill back the soil, gently firming it around the base.
5.Water thoroughly and mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Acalypha wilkesiana ‘Tahiti’
2.Common names: Tahiti Copperleaf, Variegated Acalypha, Fancy Leaf Plant
3.Hindi: ताहिती तांबे पत्ती पौधा (Tāhitī Tāṁbe Pattī Paudhā)
4.Tamil: தாஹிட்டி தாமிர இலை செடி (Tāhiṭṭi Tāmira Ilai Ceṭi)
5.Telugu: తాహిటి తామరాకుల మొక్క (Tāhiṭi Tāmarākula Mokka)
6.Kannada: ತಾಹಿತಿ ತಾಮ್ರಪತ್ರದ ಗಿಡ (Tāhiti Tāmrapatrada Gida)
7.Marathi: ताहिती तांबड्या पानांचे झाड (Tāhitī Tāmbāḍyā Pānān̄ce Jhāḍ)
8.Malayalam: താഹിതി താമ്ര ഇലകളുള്ള ചെടി (Tāhiti Tāmra Ilakaḷuḷḷa Ceṭi)