CATEGORY- Shrub

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 8 to 12 inches
3.Watering – When the top inch of soil is dry
4.Sunlight – Full sun to partial shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 6 to 12 feet
3.Leaves Color – Green, lanceolate to ovate leaves
4.Flowers – Lilac to purple, fragrant flower spikes
5.Type – Deciduous ornamental shrub
6.Feed – Compost or balanced fertilizer every 2 months
7.Watering – Moderate; regular watering during dry spells
8.Soil – Well-draining loam or sandy soil
9.Sunlight – Prefers full sun for best flowering
10.Suitable Temperature – 60°F–90°F (15°C–32°C); tolerates moderate heat

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) in the hole.
4.Fill soil and press gently around the base.
5.Water well and mulch to retain moisture.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Buddleia asiatica (also spelled Buddleja asiatica)
2.Common names: Butterfly Bush
3.Hindi: बडलिया एशियाटिका (Baḍliyā Eśiyāṭikā)
4.Tamil: புட்டேலியா ஆசியாடிகா (Puṭṭēliyā Āsiyāṭikā)
5.Telugu: బడ్లియా ఆసియాటికా (Baḍliyā Āsiyāṭikā)
6.Kannada: ಬಡ್ಲಿಯಾ ಏಶಿಯಾಟಿಕಾ (Baḍliyā Ēśiyāṭikā)
7.Marathi: बडलिया एशियाटिका (Baḍliyā Eśiyāṭikā)
8.Malayalam: ബഡ്ലിയ ഏഷ്യാറ്റിക്ക (Baḍliya Ēṣyāṭṭika)