CATEGORY – Tree

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 5 to 7 inches
3.Watering – When the top 1 inch of soil feels dry
4.Sunlight – Full sun

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 20 to 35 feet
3.Leaves Color – Green, bilobed (camel’s foot shape)
4.Flowers – Bright magenta to purple, orchid-like, mildly fragrant
5.Type – Outdoor, ornamental, flowering tree
6.Feed – Organic compost or vermicompost monthly during growing season
7.Watering – Moderate; prefers slightly moist, well-drained soil
8.Soil – Loamy to sandy soil with good drainage
9.Sunlight – Full sun for best flowering
10.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–100°F (18°C–38°C)

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a location with full sunlight and space to grow.
2.Dig a pit twice the size of the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) into the center of the hole.
4.Fill soil around the net pot and press gently to firm.
5.Water thoroughly and keep soil slightly moist until well established.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Bauhinia purpurea
2.Common names: Purple Orchid Tree, Butterfly Tree, Camel’s Foot Tree, Purple Kachnar
3.Hindi: कचनार (Kachnār)
4.Tamil: ஊதா காஞ்சன் மரம் (Ūtā Kāñcaṉ Maram)
5.Telugu: ఊదా బౌహినియా చెట్టు (Ūdā Bauhinia Cheṭṭu)
6.Kannada: ನೇರಳೆ ಬೌಹಿನಿಯಾ ಮರ (Nēraḷe Bauhinia Mara)
7.Marathi: जांभळा कांचन झाड (Jāmbhaḷā Kāñcan Jhāḍ)
8.Malayalam: ചെരിപ്പുപാതി പൂവായ മരങ്ങൾ (Cherippupāthi Pūvāya Maraṅṅaḷ)