CATEGORY- Shrub

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 10 to 15 inches
3.Watering – When the top inch of soil is dry
4.Sunlight – Bright indirect light to partial sun

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 10 to 30 feet
3.Leaves Color – Glossy green palmate leaves
4.Flowers – Small, greenish-yellow flowers arranged in clusters (less common in cultivation)
5.Type – Outdoor or indoor ornamental shrub/tree
6.Feed – Balanced fertilizer every 2 months
7.Watering – Moderate; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings
8.Soil – Well-draining fertile soil
9.Sunlight – Prefers bright indirect light or partial sun outdoors
10.Suitable Temperature – 60°F–85°F (15°C–29°C); sensitive to frost

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a spot with bright indirect light or partial sun and well-drained soil.
2.Dig a hole twice the width and equal depth of the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) in the hole.
4.Backfill gently and firm the soil around the base.
5.Water thoroughly and mulch to maintain moisture.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Brassia actinophylla
2.Common names: Umbrella Tree, Schefflera, Octopus Tree
3.Hindi: छत्री वृक्ष (Chhatrī Vṛkṣ)
4.Tamil: குடை மரம் (Kuṭai Maram)
5.Telugu: తంబూరి చెట్టు (Tambūri Cheṭṭu)
6.Kannada: چھتری ಮರ (Chhatri Mara)
7.Marathi: छत्री झाड (Chhatrī Jhāḍ)
8.Malayalam: കുട മരം (Kuṭa Mara)