CATEGORY- Shrub

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 8 to 12 inches
3.Watering – Water when the top inch of soil dries
4.Sunlight – Full sun

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy to moderate
2.Full Plant Height – 4 to 7 feet
3.Leaves Color – Dark green, ovate leaves
4.Flowers – Bright orange to reddish tubular flowers
5.Type – Spiny, outdoor ornamental shrub
6.Feed – Compost or balanced fertilizer every 2 months
7.Watering – Moderate; regular watering during dry spells
8.Soil – Well-draining loam or sandy soil
9.Sunlight – Requires full sun for best flowering
10.Suitable Temperature – 70°F–100°F (21°C–38°C); heat tolerant

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a sunny location with well-drained 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.Fill soil gently and press around the base.
5.Water thoroughly and mulch to retain moisture.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Barleria prionites (synonym Barleria prionitis)
2.Common names: Porcupine Flower, Lion’s Ear
3.Hindi: काँटेदार बारलेरिया (Kāṇṭedār Bārleriyā)
4.Tamil: கூர்மைக் குருந்தை (Kūrmik Kuruntai)
5.Telugu: కొమ్ముకురుంత (Kommukurunta)
6.Kannada: ಕಂಟೆಬಳ್ಳೆ (Kaṇṭebaḷḷe)
7.Marathi: काटेरी बारलेरिया (Kāṭerī Bārleriyā)
8.Malayalam: കുരുതി പുഷ്പം (Kuruthi Puṣpaṁ)