CATEGORY- Shrub

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 6 to 8 inches
3.Watering – When the top inch of soil dries out
4.Sunlight – Full sun to partial shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 2 to 4 feet
3.Leaves Color – Bright green, bipinnate
4.Flowers – Pink to red powder puff clusters
5.Type – Ornamental flowering shrub
6.Feed – Balanced fertilizer or compost every 2 months
7.Watering – Moderate; regular watering preferred
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); thrives in 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 gently press around the base.
5.Water thoroughly and mulch to retain moisture.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Calliandra emarginata
2.Common names: Dwarf Powder Puff, Calliandra
3.Hindi: कैलियांद्रा इमार्जिनाटा (Kailiyāndrā Imārjināṭā)
4.Tamil: காலியாண்ட்ரா எமார்ஜினாடா (Kāliyāṇṭrā Emārjināṭā)
5.Telugu: కాలియాండ్రా ఎమార్జినాటా (Kāliyāndrā Emārjināṭā)
6.Kannada: ಕಾಲಿಯಾಂಡ್ರಾ ಎಮಾರ್ಜಿನಾಟಾ (Kāliyāṇḍrā Emārjināṭā)
7.Marathi: कॉलियांद्रा इमार्जिनाटा (Kōliyāndrā Imārjināṭā)
8.Malayalam: കാലിയാന്ദ്ര എമാർജിനാറ്റ (Kāliyāndrā Emārjināṭṭ)