CATEGORY- Shrub

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 8 to 14 inches
3.Watering – When the top inch of soil is dry
4.Sunlight – Full sun to partial shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy to moderate
2.Full Plant Height – 6 to 12 feet
3.Leaves Color – Glossy dark green
4.Flowers – Small, white to pale green, clustered
5.Berries – Small, dark purple to black when ripe
6.Type – Evergreen shrub or small tree
7.Feed – Compost or balanced fertilizer every 2 months
8.Watering – Moderate; prefers regular watering in dry periods
9.Soil – Well-draining fertile soil, loamy or sandy
10.Sunlight – Full sun to partial shade
11.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–85°F (18°C–29°C); tolerates moderate heat

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a site with full sun to 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) into the hole.
4.Fill soil and press gently around the base.
5.Water thoroughly and mulch to retain moisture.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Canthium glabrum
2.Common names: Smooth Canthium
3.Hindi: कान्थियम ग्लैब्रुम (Kānthiyam Glaibrum)
4.Tamil: காந்தியம் (Kāntiyam)
5.Telugu: కాంతియం (Kāntiyaṁ)
6.Kannada: ಕಾಂಥಿಯಂ (Kāntiyaṁ)
7.Marathi: कान्थियम (Kānthiyam)
8.Malayalam: കാന്ത്യം (Kāntyam)