Category – Shrub

UOM – EACH

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 6 to 10 inches
3.Watering – Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
4.Sunlight – Full sun to partial shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 3 to 6 feet
3.Leaves Color – Variegated in shades of green, red, bronze, and pink
4.Flowers – Small, inconspicuous, pale green or reddish catkins
5.Type – Foliage shrub for borders and landscape accents
6.Feed – Use balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during growing season
7.Watering – Regular watering with good drainage
8.Soil – Well-drained, fertile soil
9.Sunlight – Best color in full sun; tolerates partial shade
10.Suitable Temperature – 22°C–32°C

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Dig a hole twice the size of the root ball.
2.Place the sapling in the center and backfill with soil.
3.Press soil firmly and water thoroughly after planting.
4.Ensure good spacing if planting in a row for hedging.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Acalypha wilkesiana ‘Tricolor’
2.Common names: Tricolor Copperleaf, Jacob’s Coat
3.Hindi: त्रिवर्णी अकालिफा
4.Tamil: மூவர்ண அகாலிபா
5.Telugu: మూడురంగుల అకలైఫా
6.Kannada: ಮೂರುಬಣ್ಣದ ಅಕಲಿಫಾ
7.Marathi: तिरंगी अकालिफा
8.Malayalam: ത്രിവർണ്ണ അകലിഫ