CATEGORY – Creeper

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

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

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Moderate
2.Full Plant Height – 20 to 30 feet (with support)
3.Leaves Color – Dark green, elongated ovate leaves
4.Flowers – Large, trumpet-shaped, purple flowers with yellow throats
5.Type – Ornamental flowering vine
6.Feed – Organic compost or balanced fertilizer every 6–8 weeks
7.Watering – Moderate; regular watering during dry periods, but avoid waterlogging
8.Soil – Well-draining, loamy soil
9.Sunlight – Prefers full sun for optimal flowering
10.Suitable Temperature – 60°F–90°F (16°C–32°C); frost-sensitive

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a sunny or 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.Refill with soil and firm gently around the base.
5.Water thoroughly and install a trellis or support structure for the vine to climb.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Clytostoma purpureum
2.Common names: Purple Trumpet Vine, Purple Trumpet Flower, Clytostoma
3.Hindi: बैंगनी शंख पुष्प (Baiṅganī Śaṅkh Puṣp)
4.Tamil: ஊதா சங்கப்புஷ்பி (Ūtā Caṅkappuṣpi)
5.Telugu: నలుపు శంకపు పుష్పి (Nalupu Śaṅkapu Puṣpi)
6.Kannada: ಹೂವಿನ ಶಂಕಪುಷ್ಪಿ (Hooina Śaṅkapuṣpi)
7.Marathi: बैंगनी शंख पुष्प (Baingani Shankh Pushp)
8.Malayalam: പർപ്പിൾ ശങ്കപുഷ്പി (Parppiḷ Śaṅkapuṣpi)