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 cream, green, pink, and red
4.Flowers – Small, white, non-showy
5.Type – Outdoor ornamental ground cover or border plant
6.Feed – Balanced liquid fertilizer or compost every 3–4 weeks
7.Watering – Moderate; increase frequency in hot weather
8.Soil – Rich, well-draining loamy soil
9.Sunlight – Best color in full sun; tolerates light shade
10.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–95°F (18°C–35°C); not frost-tolerant

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a sunny or lightly shaded site with fertile soil.
2.Dig a hole slightly wider and equal in depth to the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) into the hole.
4.Fill the hole with soil, press gently, and water well.
5.Apply a thin mulch layer to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Alternanthera bettzickiana variegata
2.Common names: Variegated Calico Plant, Tricolour Joseph’s Coat, Rainbow Alternanthera
3.Hindi: त्रिवर्णी जोसेफ कोट (Trivarṇī Joseph Coat)
4.Tamil: மூவண நிற அல்டர்நாந்தெரா (Mūvaṇa Niṟa Alṭarnāntheṟā)
5.Telugu: మూడు రంగుల అల్టర్నాన్తెరా మొక్క (Mūḍu Raṅgula Alṭarnānterā Mokka)
6.Kannada: ಮೂರ್ನೆರಿನ ಜೋಸಫ್ ಕೋಟ್ ಗಿಡ (Mūrnerina Joseph Coat Giḍa)
7.Marathi: तिरंगी जोसेफ कोट झुडूप (Tiraṅgī Joseph Coat Jhuḍūp)
8.Malayalam: ത്രിവർണ്ണ അല്ടർനാന്തെറ ചെടി (Thrivarṇa Alṭarnānthera Ceṭi)