CATEGORY- Shrub

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 4 to 8 inches
3.Watering – When the top inch of soil is dry
4.Sunlight – Full sun

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 3 to 6 feet
3.Leaves Color – Bright green turning to red or purple in autumn
4.Flowers – Small, inconspicuous greenish flowers
5.Type – Ornamental shrub, ground cover
6.Feed – Light feeding with compost or balanced fertilizer monthly during growing season
7.Watering – Moderate; drought tolerant once established
8.Soil – Well-draining sandy or loamy soil
9.Sunlight – Full sun
10.Suitable Temperature – 60°F–90°F (15°C–32°C); thrives in warm, dry climates

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a sunny location with well-draining soil.
2.Dig a hole twice the width and equal depth of the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) carefully into the hole.
4.Fill soil and gently press around the base.
5.Water thoroughly and mulch to retain moisture.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Bassia scoparia
2.Common names: Kochia, Summer Cypress, Burning Bush
3.Hindi: कोचिया (Kochiyā)
4.Tamil: கொச்சியா (Kocciyā)
5.Telugu: కోచియా (Kōciyā)
6.Kannada: ಕೊಚಿಯಾ (Kociyā)
7.Marathi: कोचिया (Kociyā)
8.Malayalam: കൊചിയ (Kocciya)