CATEGORY – Seasonal

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 5 to 7 inches
3.Watering – Water when the topsoil becomes dry
4.Sunlight – Full sunlight

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Very easy
2.Full Plant Height – 2 to 4 feet
3.Leaves Color – Deep green, pinnate with serrated edges
4.Flowers – Large, pom-pom-like blooms in yellow, orange, and golden hues
5.Type – Outdoor seasonal flowering plant
6.Feed – Use compost or vermicompost every 4 weeks
7.Watering – Moderate; avoid waterlogging
8.Soil – Fertile, well-draining loam or sandy loam
9.Sunlight – Requires full sun for vigorous flowering
10.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–95°F (18°C–35°C)

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a sunny location with fertile, well-drained soil.
2.Dig a hole slightly larger than the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) into the hole.
4.Cover with soil and press gently around the base.
5.Water thoroughly and apply mulch if needed.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Tagetes erecta
2.Common names: African Marigold, Tall Marigold, Big Marigold
3.Hindi: अफ्रीकी गेंदा (Afrīkī Gendā)
4.Tamil: ஆப்பிரிக்க மரிகோல்ட் (Āppirikka Marikōlṭ)
5.Telugu: ఆఫ్రికన్ గన్నేరు (Āphrikan Ganneru)
6.Kannada: ಆಫ್ರಿಕನ್ ಗುಲ್ಗುಂಡಿ (Āphrikan Gulgundi)
7.Marathi: आफ्रिकन झेंडू (Āphrikan Jhendu)
8.Malayalam: ആഫ്രിക്കൻ മാരിഗോൾഡ് (Āphrikkan Mārigōlḍ)