CATEGORY – Shrub

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 4 to 8 inches
3.Watering – Keep soil lightly moist; avoid overwatering
4.Sunlight – Full sun to partial shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 6 inches to 1.5 feet
3.Leaves Color – Varies by variety: combinations of green, purple, red, yellow, or pink
4.Flowers – Tiny, whitish flowers; mainly grown for attractive foliage
5.Type – Outdoor, ornamental foliage shrub
6.Feed – Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 4–6 weeks during the growing season
7.Watering – Moderate; do not let soil dry out completely
8.Soil – Well-draining, rich, loamy soil
9.Sunlight – Best color in full sun, but tolerates light shade
10Suitable Temperature – 65°F–90°F (18°C–32°C); avoid frost conditions

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a spot with ample sunlight and good drainage.
2.Dig a hole twice the size of the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) into the hole.
4.Fill back with soil, press around the base to secure.
5.Water deeply and apply mulch to preserve moisture.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Alternanthera spp.
2.Common names: Joseph’s Coat, Calico Plant, Joyweed
3.Hindi: रंग-बिरंगी पत्ती पौधा (Raṅg-biraṅgī Pattī Paudhā)
4.Tamil: ஜோசப் கோட் செடி (Jōcap Kōṭ Ceṭi)
5.Telugu: జోసెఫ్ కోట్ మొక్క (Jōseph Kōṭ Mokka)
6.Kannada: ಜೋಸಫ್ ಕೋಟು ಗಿಡ (Jōsaph Kōṭu Gida)
7.Marathi: रंगीबेरंगी पानांचे झुडूप (Raṅgīberaṅgī Pānānche Jhudūp)
8.Malayalam: നിറമുന്നിലായ ഇലചെടി (Niṟamunnilāya Ilaceṭi)