CATEGORY – Tree

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 6 to 8 inches
3.Watering – Water when the top 1 inch of soil is dry
4.Sunlight – Full sun

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 20 to 40 feet
3.Leaves Color – Green, pinnate leaves with multiple leaflets
4.Flowers – Bright yellow, drooping clusters (spring to summer bloom)
5.Type – Outdoor flowering tree
6.Feed – Organic compost every 2 months during growing season
7.Watering – Moderate; prefers dry to moderate moisture levels
8.Soil – Well-draining sandy or loamy soil
9.Sunlight – Needs full sun to flower abundantly
10.Suitable Temperature – 75°F–105°F (24°C–40°C)

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a sunny location with space for tree growth.
2.Dig a pit twice the size of the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) into the center.
4.Backfill with soil and press gently to firm the base.
5.Water thoroughly after planting.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Cassia fistula
2.Common names: Golden Shower Tree, Indian Laburnum, Amaltas
3.Hindi: अमलतास (Amaltās)
4.Tamil: கொன்றை மரம் (Koṉṟai Maram)
5.Telugu: రేల మల్లి చెట్టు (Rēla Malli Cheṭṭu)
6.Kannada: ಕಸೀ ಸೊನ್ನೆ ಮರ (Kasī Sonne Mara)
7.Marathi: बहावा (Bahāvā)
8.Malayalam: കണിക്കൊന്ന (Kaṇikkonna)