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 evenly moist but not waterlogged
4.Sunlight – Full sunlight to partial shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 6 to 12 inches
3.Leaves Color – Variegated shades of red, pink, orange, and green
4.Flowers – Tiny, white, button-like, not showy
5.Type – Outdoor ornamental ground cover or border plant
6.Feed – Organic compost or balanced liquid feed every 3–4 weeks
7.Watering – Moderate; water more in summer
8.Soil – Well-draining loamy soil rich in organic matter
9.Sunlight – Bright sunlight enhances foliage color
10.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–95°F (18°C–35°C); not frost-hardy

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a location with sun exposure and fertile, well-draining soil.
2.Dig a hole as deep and slightly wider than the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) directly into the hole.
4.Fill in with soil, press gently, and water thoroughly.
5.Apply light mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Alternanthera bettzickiana
2.Common names: Calico Plant, Red Carpet Border, Joseph’s Coat
3.Hindi: जोसेफ कोट / रंगीन किनारी घास (Joseph Coat / Raṅgīn Kinārī Ghās)
4.Tamil: ஜோசப் கோட் செடி (Jōcap Kōṭ Ceṭi)
5.Telugu: జోసెఫ్ కోట్ మొక్క (Jōseph Kōṭ Mokka)
6.Kannada: ಜೋಸಫ್ ಕೋಟ್ ಸಸ್ಯ (Jōsaph Kōṭ Sasya)
7.Marathi: जोसेफ कोट झुडूप (Joseph Coat Jhuḍūp)
8.Malayalam: ജോസഫ് കോട്ട് ചെടി (Jōsaph Kōṭ Ceṭi)