CATEGORY- Shrub

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 6 to 10 inches
3.Watering – Water when the top inch of soil dries out
4.Sunlight – Full sun to partial shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 3 to 6 feet
3.Leaves Color – Deep green, lanceolate to ovate leaves
4.Flowers – Violet to purple tubular flowers
5.Type – Outdoor ornamental shrub
6.Feed – Balanced fertilizer or compost every 2 months
7.Watering – Moderate; regular watering during dry periods
8.Soil – Well-draining loamy or sandy soil
9.Sunlight – Prefers full sun to partial shade
10.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–95°F (18°C–35°C); heat tolerant

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a sunny or partially shaded site 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.Backfill soil and press gently around the base.
5.Water thoroughly and mulch to conserve moisture.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Barleria strigosa
2.Common names: None widely documented
3.Hindi: बारलेरिया स्ट्रिगोसा (Bārleriyā Sṭrigōsā)
4.Tamil: பார்லேரியா ஸ்டிரிகோசா (Pārlēriyā Sṭirikōsā)
5.Telugu: బార్లేరియా స్ట్రిగోసా (Bārlēriyā Sṭrigōsā)
6.Kannada: ಬಾರ್ಲೇರಿಯಾ ಸ್ಟ್ರಿಗೋಸಾ (Bārlēriyā Sṭrigōsā)
7.Marathi: बारलेरिया स्ट्रिगोसा (Bārleriyā Sṭrigōsā)
8.Malayalam: ബാർലെറിയ സ്ട്രിഗോസ (Bārlēriya Sṭrigōsa)