CATEGORY – Tree

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 6 to 8 inches
3.Watering – When the topsoil feels dry
4.Sunlight – Full sun

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy to moderate
2.Full Plant Height – 60 to 100 feet
3.Leaves Color – Green, palmately compound with 5–7 leaflets
4.Flowers – Large, bright red, cup-shaped flowers appearing before leaf growth
5.Type – Outdoor, avenue or specimen tree
6.Feed – Organic compost once every 6–8 weeks during growing season
7.Watering – Moderate; water deeply in dry spells
8.Soil – Sandy loam or alluvial soil with good drainage
9.Sunlight – Requires full sunlight
10.Suitable Temperature – 70°F–105°F (21°C–40°C)

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a large open area with full sunlight.
2.Dig a hole twice the width of the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with the net pot) in the center of the pit.
4.Fill soil around the sapling and gently press down.
5.Water thoroughly and ensure regular moisture for the first few months.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Bombax ceiba
2.Common names: Silk Cotton Tree, Red Cotton Tree, Indian Kapok
3.Hindi: सेमल (Semal)
4.Tamil: இலவம்பஞ்சு மரம் (Ilavampañcu Maram)
5.Telugu: బురుగ చెట్టు (Buruga Cheṭṭu)
6.Kannada: ಬುರುಗ ಮರ (Buruga Mara)
7.Marathi: सावर (Sāvar)
8.Malayalam: ഇലവംപഞ്ച് മരം (Ilavampañc Maram)