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 consistently moist but not soggy
4.Sunlight – Full sun to partial shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 6 inches to 1 foot
3.Leaves Color – Green with shades of pink, red, and cream
4.Flowers – Tiny, inconspicuous white flowers; grown mainly for foliage
5.Type – Outdoor, ornamental groundcover shrub
6.Feed – Use a balanced liquid fertilizer once every 4–6 weeks
7.Watering – Moderate; water more in hot weather
8.Soil – Moist, well-draining soil rich in organic matter
9.Sunlight – Prefers full sun for best color but tolerates partial shade
10.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–90°F (18°C–32°C); not frost tolerant

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a sunny, well-drained location.
2.Dig a hole twice the size of the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) into the hole.
4.Backfill with soil, firm the surface gently.
5.Water thoroughly and add mulch around the base.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Alternanthera versicolor
2.Common names: Tricolor Alternanthera, Rainbow Plant
3.Hindi: त्रिवर्णी पत्ती पौधा (Trivarṇī Pattī Paudhā)
4.Tamil: மூன்று நிற இலை செடி (Mūṉṟu Niṟa Ilai Ceṭi)
5.Telugu: మూడు రంగుల ఆకు మొక్క (Mūḍu Raṅgula Āku Mokka)
6.Kannada: ಮೂವರು ಬಣ್ಣದ ಎಲೆ ಗಿಡ (Mūvaru Baṇṇa Eḷe Gida)
7.Marathi: त्रिकोलर पानांचे झुडूप (Trikolar Pānānche Jhudūp)
8.Malayalam: മൂന്ന് നിറത്തിലുള്ള ഇല ചെടി (Mūnn Niṟattiluḷḷa Ila Ceṭi)