CATEGORY – Tree

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 5 to 7 inches
3.Watering – Keep soil slightly moist; water when top 1 inch feels dry
4.Sunlight – Full sun to partial shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Moderate
2.Full Plant Height – 30 to 50 feet
3.Leaves Color – Bright green, large, thick, and glossy
4.Flowers – Large, fragrant, white with pink stamens; night blooming
5.Type – Outdoor, coastal ornamental, garden, avenue tree
6.Feed – Organic compost every 6 months; seaweed once monthly during growing season
7.Watering – Moderate; prefers slightly moist, well-drained soil
8.Soil – Sandy, loamy, or coastal soils with good drainage
9.Sunlight – Full sun preferred, tolerates partial shade
10.Suitable Temperature – 70°F–100°F (21°C–38°C); thrives in humid tropical climates

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a spot with full sunlight and space for canopy spread.
2.Dig a pit twice as wide and deep as the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) in the center.
4.Fill with soil, gently firm around the base, and water well.
5.Maintain slight moisture until the sapling establishes roots.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Barringtonia asiatica
2.Common names: Fish Poison Tree, Sea Poison Tree, Box Fruit Tree, Putat
3.Hindi: समुद्री विष वृक्ष (Samudrī Viṣ Vṛkṣ)
4.Tamil: கடல் விஷ மரம் (Kaṭal Viṣa Maram)
5.Telugu: సముద్ర విష వృక్షం (Samudra Viṣa Vṛkṣam)
6.Kannada: ಸಮುದ್ರ ವಿಷ ಮರ (Samudra Viṣa Mara)
7.Marathi: समुद्री विष झाड (Samudrī Viṣ Jhāḍ)
8.Malayalam: കടല് വിഷമരം (Kaṭal Viṣamaram)