Category – Shrub

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 6 to 8 inches
3.Watering – Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
4.Sunlight – Partial shade to filtered sunlight

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Moderate
2.Full Plant Height – 3 to 6 feet
3.Leaves Color – Dark green with distinctive white venation
4.Flowers – Coral-red tubular flowers in dense spikes
5.Type – Outdoor tropical shrub / ornamental plant
6.Feed – Balanced fertilizer monthly during growing season
7.Watering – Moderate to frequent, especially in warm weather
8.Soil – Rich, well-draining, organic soil
9.Sunlight – Prefers partial shade; avoid direct harsh sunlight
10.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–85°F (18°C–29°C); sensitive to cold

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a sheltered spot with partial shade and well-draining soil.
2.Dig a hole twice the width of the net pot and equal depth.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) into the hole.
4.Fill soil gently around roots and press firmly.
5.Water thoroughly and mulch to retain moisture.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Aphelandra sinclairiana
2.Common names: Coral Aphelandra, Coral Justicia
3.Hindi: कोरल एफेलैंड्रा (Coral Aphelandra)
4.Tamil: கொரல் அபேலாண்ட்ரா (Koral Aphelānṭrā)
5.Telugu: కోరల్ అపేలాండ్రా (Kōral Apēlānḍrā)
6.Kannada: ಕೊರಲ್ ಅಪೇಳಾಂಡ್ರಾ (Koral Apēlānḍrā)
7.Marathi: कोरल एफेलँड्रा (Coral Aphelāṇḍrā)
8.Malayalam: കൊറൽ അപെലാണ്ട്ര (Koral Apelāṇṭra)