CATEGORY – Tree

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 1.5 to 2 feet
3.Watering – Moderate; allow topsoil to dry slightly between waterings
4.Sunlight – Full sunlight preferred

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 30 to 60 feet
3.Leaves Color – Bright green palmate leaves
4.Flowers – Large, showy pink to purplish flowers with creamy centers, bloom in autumn
5.Fruits – Large, woody capsule with silk-like fibers inside
6.Type – Deciduous flowering tree
7.Feed – Apply balanced fertilizer twice a year (spring and monsoon)
8.Watering – Water deeply but infrequently; drought-tolerant once established
9.Soil – Well-drained loamy or sandy soil
10.Sunlight – Thrives in full sun
11.Suitable Temperature – 20°C to 40°C

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a sunny location with ample space for growth.
2.Dig a pit twice the size of the root ball.
3.Mix compost with native soil and fill halfway.
4.Place the sapling in the center and backfill gently.
5.Water thoroughly and mulch around the base.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Chorisia speciosa (syn. Ceiba speciosa)
2.Common names: Silk Floss Tree, Floss Silk Tree
3.Hindi: रेशमी साज
4.Tamil: ரேஷ்மி மரம்
5.Telugu: రెష్మి చెట్టు
6.Kannada: ರೇಶ್ಮೆ ಮರ
7.Marathi: रेशीम साजाचे झाड
8.Malayalam: സിൽക്ക് ഫ്ലോസ് മരം