CATEGORY- Shrub

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 3 to 5 inches
3.Watering – Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy
4.Sunlight – Full sun to partial shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 6 to 12 inches
3.Leaves Color – Variegated shades of red, purple, green, and pink
4.Flowers – Small, white, inconspicuous; mainly grown for foliage
5.Type – Outdoor ornamental ground cover or border plant
6.Feed – Organic compost or balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
7.Watering – Moderate; avoid waterlogging
8.Soil – Well-draining, rich loamy soil
9.Sunlight – Best color in full sun; tolerates partial shade
10.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–95°F (18°C–35°C); not frost-tolerant

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a spot with sunlight and well-drained soil.
2.Dig a hole the same depth and slightly wider than the net pot.
3.Insert the sapling (with net pot) into the hole.
4.Fill in with soil and press gently around the base.
5.Water thoroughly and mulch lightly to preserve moisture.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Alternanthera amoena
2.Common names: Copperleaf, Joyweed, Calico Plant
3.Hindi: रंगीन पत्तियों वाली घास (Raṅgīn Pattiyōṅ Vālī Ghās)
4.Tamil: நிறமுடைய இலை செடி (Niṟamuṭaiya Ilai Ceṭi)
5.Telugu: రంగు ఆకుల మొక్క (Raṅgu Ākula Mokka)
6.Kannada: ಬಣ್ಣದ ಎಲೆ ಗಿಡ (Baṇṇada Ele Giḍa)
7.Marathi: रंगीबेरंगी पानांची झुडूप (Raṅgībēraṅgī Pānān̄cī Jhudūp)
8.Malayalam: നിറമുള്ള ഇലചെടി (Niṟamuḷḷa Ilacceṭi)