CATEGORY – Tree

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 8 to 12 inches
3.Watering – When the topsoil feels dry
4.Sunlight – Full sun

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Moderate
2.Full Plant Height – 60 to 200 feet
3.Leaves Color – Green, palmate compound leaves
4.Flowers – Pale pink or white flowers, often before leafing
5.Type – Outdoor, large landscape tree
6.Feed – Organic compost every 3 months during growth phase
7.Watering – Regular while young; drought-tolerant once established
8.Soil – Deep, well-draining loamy soil
9.Sunlight – Needs full sun
10.Suitable Temperature – 77°F–104°F (25°C–40°C)

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a large open space with plenty of sunlight.
2.Dig a pit at least 1.5 feet deep and wide.
3.Insert the sapling (with net pot) in the enter of the pit.
4.Refill with soil and firm it gently.
5.Water thoroughly after planting and mulch the base.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Ceiba pentandra
2.Common names: Kapok Tree, Silk Cotton Tree, Java Cotton
3.Hindi: सिमल (Simal)
4.Tamil: இலவம்பூ மரம் (Ilavampū Maram)
5.Telugu: బూరుగ చెట్టు (Būruga Cheṭṭu)
6.Kannada: ಬೂರುಗ ಮರ (Būruga Mara)
7.Marathi: सिमला / सावर (Sāvar)
8.Malayalam: ഇലവമ്പൂ മരം (Ilavampū Maram)