CATEGORY – Seasonal

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 5 to 8 inches
3.Watering – When topsoil feels dry; avoid overwatering
4.Sunlight – Full sunlight

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Medium
2.Full Plant Height – 12 to 24 inches
3.Leaves Color – Bluish-green, narrow and linear
4.Flowers – Ruffled, fragrant flowers in varied colors
5.Type – Outdoor seasonal flowering plant; also used as a cut flower
6.Feed – Fertilize with a low-nitrogen bloom booster every 3–4 weeks
7.Watering – Moderate; allow soil to slightly dry between watering
8.Soil – Well-drained, sandy loam soil
9.Sunlight – Requires full sun for best blooming
10.Suitable Temperature – 50°F–75°F (10°C–24°C); cool temperatures preferred

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a sunny site with good air circulation.
2.Dig a hole slightly bigger than the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) in the hole.
4.Cover with soil and press down gently.
5.Water thoroughly and mulch lightly to retain moisture.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Dianthus caryophyllus
2.Common names: Carnation, Clove Pink, Grenadine
3.Hindi: गुलनार / कार्नेशन (Gulnār / Carnation)
4.Tamil: கார்னேஷன் பூ (Carnation Pū)
5.Telugu: కార్నేషన్ పుష్పం (Carnation Puṣpam)
6.Kannada: ಕಾರ್ನೇಶನ್ ಹೂವು (Carnation Hūvu)
7.Marathi: कार्नेशन फुल (Carnation Phul)
8.Malayalam: കാർനേഷൻ പുഷ്പം (Carnation Puṣpam)