CATEGORY- Shrub

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 4 to 6 inches
3.Watering – Keep soil evenly moist; do not let it dry out completely
4.Sunlight – Full sun to partial shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 12 to 18 inches
3.Leaves Color – Deep ruby-red to burgundy-purple
4.Flowers – Small, pale, inconspicuous; grown mainly for foliage
5.Type – Outdoor ornamental foliage shrub / border plant
6.Feed – Balanced fertilizer or compost every 4–6 weeks
7.Watering – Moderate; more frequent in dry/hot weather
8.Soil – Rich, well-draining soil with organic matter
9.Sunlight – Best foliage color in full sun
10.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–95°F (18°C–35°C); not frost-tolerant

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a location with full sun and rich, well-drained soil.
2..Dig a hole just slightly wider than the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) into the hole.
4.Backfill with soil, press gently, and water thoroughly.
5.Mulch lightly to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Alternanthera dentata ‘Ruby’
2.Common names: Ruby Alternanthera, Red Threadleaf, Purple Alternanthera
3.Hindi: रूबी पत्तों वाला पौधा (Ruby Patton Vālā Paudhá)
4.Tamil: ரூபி அல்டர்நாந்தெரா செடி (Rūpi Alṭarnāntheṟā Ceṭi)
5.Telugu: ఊదా ఆకుల అల్టర్నాన్తెరా మొక్క (Ūdā Ākula Alṭarnānterā Mokka)
6.Kannada: ರೂಬಿ ಎಲೆಗಳ ಅಲ್ಟರ್ನಾಂಥೆರಾ ಗಿಡ (Rūbi Elegala Alṭarnāntherā Giḍa)
7.Marathi: रूबी रंगाची जोसेफ कोट झुडूप (Ruby Raṅgācī Joseph Coat Jhuḍūp)
8.Malayalam: രൂപി നിറമുള്ള അല്ടർനാന്തെറ ചെടി (Rūbi Niṟamuḷḷa Alṭarnānthera Ceṭi)