CATEGORY- Shrub

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 6 to 10 inches
3.Watering – When the top inch of soil is dry
4.Sunlight – Full sun to partial shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 6 to 12 feet
3.Leaves Color – Glossy green
4.Flowers – Bright orange, tubular, fragrant
5.Type – Ornamental flowering shrub
6.Feed – Compost or balanced fertilizer every 2 months
7.Watering – Moderate; regular watering during dry periods
8.Soil – Well-draining fertile soil, sandy or loamy
9.Sunlight – Full sun to partial shade
10.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–90°F (18°C–32°C); thrives in tropical/subtropical climates

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a sunny to partially shaded site with well-draining soil.
2.Dig a hole twice the width and equal depth of the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) in the hole.
4.Backfill and firm soil gently around the base.
5.Water well and mulch to retain moisture.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Cestrum aurantiacum
2.Common names: Orange Cestrum, Orange Jessamine
3.Hindi: ऑरेंज सेस्ट्रम (Orange Sestrum)
4.Tamil: ஆரஞ்சு செஸ்ட்ரம் (Ārañcu Sestram)
5.Telugu: ఆరెంజ్ సెస్ట్రమ్ (Ārenj Sestram)
6.Kannada: ಆರೆಂಜ್ ಸೆಸ್ಟ್ರಮ್ (Ārenj Sestram)
7.Marathi: ऑरेंज सेस्ट्रम (Orange Sestram)
8.Malayalam: ഓറഞ്ച് സെസ്ട്രം (Oṟañc Sestram)