CATEGORY- Shrub

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 6 to 10 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 – 3 to 6 feet
3.Leaves Color – Bright green, bipinnate
4.Flowers – Pink, fluffy powder puff clusters
5.Type – Ornamental flowering shrub
6.Feed – Balanced fertilizer or compost every 2 months
7.Watering – Moderate; prefers regular watering but tolerates some drought
8.Soil – Well-draining sandy or loamy soil
9.Sunlight – Prefers full sun to partial shade
10.Suitable Temperature – 60°F–85°F (15°C–29°C); prefers warm climates

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a site with full sun or partial shade and 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.Backfill soil and press gently around the base.
5.Water well and mulch to retain moisture.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Calliandra brevipes
2.Common names: Pink Powder Puff, Calliandra
3.Hindi: कैलियांद्रा ब्रेविपेस (Kailiyāndrā Brevipēs)
4.Tamil: காலியாண்ட்ரா பிரெவிபெஸ் (Kāliyāṇṭrā Prēvipēs)
5.Telugu: కాలియాండ్రా బ్రేవిపెస్ (Kāliyāndrā Brēvipēs)
6.Kannada: ಕಾಲಿಯಾಂಡ್ರಾ ಬ್ರೇವಿಪೆಸ್ (Kāliyāṇḍrā Brēvipēs)
7.Marathi: कॉलियांद्रा ब्रेविपेस (Kōliyāndrā Brevipēs)
8.Malayalam: കാലിയാന്ദ്ര ബ്രെവിച് (Kāliyāndrā Brevic)