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 – 10 to 20 feet (with support)
3.Leaves Color – Velvety, deep green with a smooth texture
4.Flowers – Small, fragrant, white to pale yellow, in dense clusters
5.Type – Outdoor, ornamental creeper
6.Feed – Organic compost or balanced fertilizer every 6–8 weeks
7.Watering – Moderate; prefers evenly moist soil
8.Soil – Well-draining, fertile loam or sandy soil
9.Sunlight – Prefers full to partial sun
10.Suitable Temperature – 60°F–85°F (16°C–29°C); sensitive to frost

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a sunny or partially shaded spot with fertile, well-draining soil.
2.Dig a hole twice the width and equal depth of the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) into the hole.
4.Refill with soil, firm it gently, and water thoroughly.
5.Provide a vertical support like a trellis or fence for climbing.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Banisteria laevifolia
2.Common names: Velvety Banisteria, Smooth-leaved Banisteria
3.Hindi: मुलायम पत्तियों वाली बेल (Mulāyam Pattīyon Wālī Bel)
4.Tamil: மென்மையான பட்டு கொடி (Meṉmāyāṉ Paṭṭu Koṭi)
5.Telugu: మృదువైన ఆకు వల్లి (Mṛduvāina Āku Valli)
6.Kannada: ಸೌಮ್ಯ ಎಲೆಗಳಿಂದ ಬೆಲೆ (Saumyā Elegaḷinda Bele)
7.Marathi: मऊ पर्ण असलेली वेल (Mau Parṇa Asalelī Vel)
8.Malayalam: മൃദുലമായ ഇലകളുള്ള കൊടി (Mr̥dulamāya Iḷakaḷuḷḷa Koṭi)