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 to red 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–90°F (15°C–32°C); thrives in warm climates

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a sunny to partially shaded site 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 back with soil and gently firm around the base.
5.Water thoroughly and mulch to conserve moisture.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Calliandra hybrida
2.Common names: Hybrid Powder Puff
3.Hindi: कैलियांद्रा हाइब्रिडा (Kailiyāndrā Hāibridā)
4.Tamil: காலியாண்ட்ரா ஹைபிரிடா (Kāliyāṇṭrā Haipiriṭā)
5.Telugu: కాలియాండ్రా హైబ్రిడా (Kāliyāndrā Haibriḍā)
6.Kannada: ಕಾಲಿಯಾಂಡ್ರಾ ಹೈಬ್ರಿಡಾ (Kāliyāṇḍrā Haibriḍā)
7.Marathi: कॉलियांद्रा हायब्रिडा (Kōliyāndrā Hāyabriḍā)
8.Malayalam: കാലിയാന്ദ്ര ഹൈബ്രിഡ (Kāliyāndrā Haibrid)