CATEGORY – Creeper

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 6 to 10 inches
3.Watering – When the top inch of soil is dry
4.Sunlight – Full to partial sunlight

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Moderate
2.Full Plant Height – 20 to 30 feet (or more with support)
3.Leaves Color – Deep green, compound leaves
4.Flowers – Showy, trumpet-shaped lavender to purple flowers with pale throats
5.Type – Outdoor, ornamental fast-growing creeper
6.Feed – Organic compost or vermicompost every 2 months
7.Watering – Moderate; regular watering in dry seasons
8.Soil – Well-draining loam or sandy loam
9.Sunlight – Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade
10.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–90°F (18°C–32°C); avoid frost

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a location with full or partial sunlight and good drainage.
2.Dig a hole twice the width and equal depth of the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) in the hole.
4.Refill with soil and press gently around the base.
5.Water thoroughly and install a support structure for climbing.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Amphilophium mutisii
2.Common names: Purple Trumpet Vine, Mutis’ Vine, Lavender Creeper
3.Hindi: बैंगनी तुरही लता (Bainganī Turahī Latā)
4.Tamil: ஊதா கமுகு கொடி (Ūtā Kamugu Koṭi)
5.Telugu: ఊదా తూరపు వల్లి (Ūdā Tūrpu Valli)
6.Kannada: ಹೂವಿನ तुरಹಿ ಬೆಲೆ (Hūvina Turahi Bele)
7.Marathi: जांभळी तुरही वेल (Jāmbhaḷī Turahī Vel)
8.Malayalam: ഉദാ തുരുത്തിക്കൊടി (Udā Turuthikkoti)