CATEGORY – Seasonal

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 4 to 6 inches
3.Watering – Water when top inch of soil is dry
4.Sunlight – Bright indirect sunlight or partial shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy to medium
2.Full Plant Height – 8 to 18 inches
3.Leaves Color – Bright green to bronze or variegated, depending on variety
4.Flowers – Clusters of waxy flowers in various colors
5.Type – Seasonal flowering, ornamental, can be indoor or outdoor
6.Feed – Liquid fertilizer every 2–3 weeks during growth
7.Watering – Moderate; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings
8.Soil – Loose, well-draining, slightly acidic soil
9.Sunlight – Prefers filtered light or partial shade
10.Suitable Temperature – 60°F–80°F (15°C–27°C)

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a shaded or semi-shaded spot with good drainage.
2.Dig a small hole as wide as the net pot.
3.Insert the sapling (with net pot) into the hole.
4.Cover with soil and press down gently.
5.Water lightly and keep soil moist but not soggy.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Begunia spp.
2.Common names: Begunia, Wax Begonia, Tuberous Begonia
3.Hindi: बेगोनिया फूल (Begonia Phool)
4.Tamil: பெகோனியா மலர் (Begonia Malar)
5.Telugu: బెగోనియా పువ్వు (Begonia Puvvu)
6.Kannada: ಬೆಗೋನಿಯಾ ಹೂವು (Begonia Hūvu)
7.Marathi: बेगोनिया फुल (Begonia Phul)
8.Malayalam: ബെഗോണിയ പുഷ്പം (Begonia Puṣpam)