CATEGORY – Seasonal

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 4 to 6 inches
3.Watering – Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy
4.Sunlight – Full sunlight

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 12 to 24 inches
3.Leaves Color – Light green, slightly hairy and aromatic
4.Flowers – Single or double daisy-like blooms in orange, yellow, or bi-colored forms
5.Type – Outdoor seasonal flowering plant
6.Feed – Balanced organic fertilizer or compost monthly
7.Watering – Moderate; water regularly during dry spells
8.Soil – Well-draining, fertile soil
9.Sunlight – Full sun preferred; tolerates partial shade
10.Suitable Temperature – 50°F–80°F (10°C–27°C)

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a sunny area with well-draining soil.
2.Dig a hole slightly larger than the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) into the hole.
4.Backfill soil around the plant and press gently.
5.Water thoroughly and keep evenly moist during establishment.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Calendula spp.
2.Common names: Calendula, Pot Marigold
3.Hindi: कलेन्डुला / गुले अशर्फी (Kalendulā / Gule Asharfi)
4.Tamil: காலெண்டுலா (Kāleṇṭulā)
5.Telugu: కేలెండులా పువ్వు (Kēlenḍulā Puvvu)
6.Kannada: ಕ್ಯಾಲೆಂಡುಲಾ ಹೂ (Kyālenḍulā Hū)
7.Marathi: कॅलेंडुला फुल (Kălenḍulā Phul)
8.Malayalam: കാലെൻഡുല പുഷ്പം (Kālendaḷa Puṣpam)