CATEGORY – Fruit Plant

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 8 to 12 inches
3.Watering – When the top 1 inch of soil is dry
4.Sunlight – Full sunlight

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Moderate
2.Full Plant Height – 10 to 15 feet
3.Leaves Color – Glossy green, narrow and pointed
4.Flowers – Small, white, fragrant, bloom in clusters
5.Fruits – Small to medium-sized; flattened at the ends; orange skin; sweet, juicy, and segmented
6.Type – Outdoor, fruiting tree
7.Feed – Organic compost or citrus fertilizer every 2 months
8.Watering – Moderate; increase during flowering and fruiting periods
9.Soil – Well-drained, slightly acidic loamy or sandy soil
10.Sunlight – Full sun (minimum 6–8 hours daily)
11.Suitable Temperature – 60°F–100°F (16°C–38°C); sensitive to heavy frost

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a sunny, sheltered location with well-drained soil.
2.Dig a hole twice the width and equal depth of the net pot.
3.Insert the sapling (with net pot) into the hole.
4.Fill with soil and press gently to secure the base.
5.Water well and mulch around the root zone to retain moisture.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Citrus reticulata
2.Common names: Mandarin Orange, Santra, Nagpur Orange, Loose-skin Orange
3.Hindi: संतरा (Santrā)
4.Tamil: சம்பளி நாரத்தை (Campaḷi Nāratthai)
5.Telugu: సంబరాల నారింజ (Sambarāla Nāriñja)
6.Kannada: ಸಂತರ ಹಣ್ಣು (Santara Hannu)
7.Marathi: संत्रं (Santraṁ)
8.Malayalam: ഓറഞ്ച് / നാരകം (Ōranj / Nārakam)