CATEGORY – Topiary

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 6 to 12 inches
3.Watering – Water when soil feels dry; avoid waterlogging
4.Sunlight – Full sunlight

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 20 to 30 feet (can be pruned for topiary or hedging)
3.Leaves Color – Green, needle-like foliage
4.Flowers – Small, usually inconspicuous, yellowish-green flowers
5.Type – Ornamental tree or shrub, often used in topiary and hedging
6.Feed – Light fertilizer once or twice during the growing season
7.Watering – Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
8.Soil – Well-draining, sandy or loamy soil
9.Sunlight – Full sun for optimal growth and appearance
10.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–95°F (18°C–35°C); tolerates heat and coastal conditions

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a sunny location with well-draining soil.
2.Dig a hole that is twice as wide and equal in depth to the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (net pot included) into the hole.
4.Fill the hole with soil, pressing gently around the base.
5.Water thoroughly and mulch to keep the soil moist during the early stages.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Casuarina equisetifolia
2.Common names: Casuarina, Australian Pine, Beach Casuarina, Ironwood
3.Hindi: कासुरीना (Kasurina)
4.Tamil: காசூரினா (Kāṣūrīṉā)
5.Telugu: కాస్యూరినా (Kāsyūrīnā)
6.Kannada: ಕಾಸೂರಿನ (Kāsūrina)
7.Marathi: कासूरिना (Kasurina)
8.Malayalam: കാസൂരിന (Kāsūrina)