CATEGORY – Creeper

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

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 6 to 10 feet (can be pruned for bushier growth)
3.Leaves Color – Glossy dark green
4.Flowers – Large trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of violet to lavender
5.Type – Outdoor, ornamental creeper or trained shrub
6.Feed – Organic compost or balanced fertilizer every 6–8 weeks
7.Watering – Regular; keep soil moist, not waterlogged
8.Soil – Well-draining loamy or sandy soil
9.Sunlight – Full sun for best flowering
10.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–95°F (18°C–35°C); sensitive to cold

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a sunny location with well-draining soil.
2.Dig a hole twice the width and equal depth of the net pot.
3.Insert the sapling (with net pot) into the hole.
4.Refill with soil and gently firm around the base.
5.Water thoroughly and provide a support structure for climbing.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Allamanda violacea
2.Common names: Purple Allamanda, Violet Allamanda, Lavender Allamanda
3.Hindi: बैंगनी अलमांडा (Bainganī Alamāṇḍā)
4.Tamil: ஊதா அல்லமண்டா (Ūtā Allamaṇṭā)
5.Telugu: ఊదా ఆలమండ వల్లి (Ūdā Ālamaṇḍa Valli)
6.Kannada: ನೇರಳೆ ಅಲಮಂಡಾ (Nēraḷe Alamandā)
7.Marathi: जांभळी आलमंडा (Jāmbhaḷī Ālamaṇḍā)
8.Malayalam: ഉദാ അല്ലമണ്ട (Udā Allamaṇṭa)