CATEGORY – Tree

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 5 to 7 inches
3.Watering – When the top 1–2 inches of soil feel dry
4.Sunlight – Full sun

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 40 to 60 feet
3.Leaves Color – Bright to dark green, bipinnate leaves
4.Flowers – Pale greenish-yellow to white, fragrant, in fluffy clusters
5.Type – Outdoor, avenue, shade, or agroforestry tree
6.Feed – Organic compost annually; vermicompost during sapling growth
7.Watering – Moderate during growth; drought-tolerant once mature
8.Soil – Well-drained loamy or alluvial soil
9.Sunlight – Full sun
10.Suitable Temperature – 68°F–104°F (20°C–40°C)

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a sunny location with plenty of space to spread.
2.Dig a pit twice the size of the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with the net pot) at the center.
4.Backfill with soil and lightly press to firm.
5.Water thoroughly after planting and keep soil moist during early growth.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Albizia lebbeck
2.Common names: Siris Tree, Indian Walnut, Woman’s Tongue Tree, Frywood
3.Hindi: शिरीष (Shirīṣ)
4.Tamil: வாகை மரம் (Vākai Maram)
5.Telugu: సిరిష చెట్టు (Siriṣa Cheṭṭu)
6.Kannada: ಸರಸದ ಮರ (Sarasada Mara)
7.Marathi: शिरीष झाड (Shirīṣ Jhāḍ)
8.Malayalam: ആലപ്പി മരം (Ālappi Maram)