CATEGORY – Tree

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 4 to 6 inches
3.Watering – When the top 1–2 inches of soil feel dry
4.Sunlight – Full sun to partial shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 40 to 80 feet
3.Leaves Color – Glossy dark green (in whorls)
4.Flowers – Small, greenish-white, strongly fragrant in clusters
5.Type – Outdoor, avenue or medicinal tree
6.Feed – Compost annually; vermicompost for young saplings
7.Watering – Moderate; allow topsoil to dry slightly between watering
8.Soil – Well-drained, fertile loamy or red soil
9.Sunlight – Full sun preferred, tolerates partial shade
10.Suitable Temperature – 68°F–100°F (20°C–38°C)

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a spot with ample light and space to grow tall.
2.Dig a pit at least twice the size of the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with the net pot) in the center.
4.Fill with soil and gently press to remove air pockets.
5.Water thoroughly and keep soil slightly moist until established.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Alstonia scholaris
2.Common names: Blackboard Tree, Devil Tree, Indian Devil Tree, Saptaparni
3.Hindi: सप्तपर्ण (Saptaparṇ)
4.Tamil: ஆழாதி (Āḻāti)
5.Telugu: సప్తపర్ణం (Saptaparṇam)
6.Kannada: ಸಾಧಾಳೆ ಮರ (Sādhāḷe Mara)
7.Marathi: सप्तपर्ण (Saptaparṇa)
8.Malayalam: പലമാരം (Palamāram) or സപ്തപർണം (Saptaparṇam)