CATEGORY – Shrub

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 topsoil feels dry to the touch
4.Sunlight – Bright indirect light to partial sun

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Moderate
2.Full Plant Height – 2 to 4 feet
3.Leaves Color – Multi-colored: green with vibrant red, yellow, and orange variegation
4.Flowers – Small, inconspicuous white flowers; grown mainly for foliage
5.Type – Outdoor or indoor ornamental shrub
6.Feed – Use a balanced liquid fertilizer once every 4–6 weeks
7.Watering – Moderate; water regularly but avoid waterlogging
8.Soil – Well-draining, fertile, and slightly acidic soil
9.Sunlight – Prefers bright filtered sunlight; avoid harsh midday sun
10.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–85°F (18°C–29°C); not frost tolerant

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Pick a semi-shaded, well-drained spot or container.
2.Dig a hole twice as wide and as deep as the net pot.
3.Insert the sapling (with net pot) into the hole.
4.Backfill with soil and gently press to secure the base.
5.Water thoroughly and apply mulch to retain moisture.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Codiaeum variegatum ‘Bangalore Beauty’
2.Common names: Croton Bangalore Beauty, Garden Croton
3.Hindi: बैंगलोर क्रोटन झाड़ी (Baiṅgalor Kroṭan Jhāṛī)
4.Tamil: பெங்களூர் கிரோட்டன் செடி (Peṅkalūr Kirōṭṭaṉ Ceṭi)
5.Telugu: బెంగుళూరు క్రోటన్ మొక్క (Beṅguḷūru Krōṭan Mokka)
6.Kannada: ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಕ್ರೋಟನ್ ಗಿಡ (Beṅgaḷūru Krōṭan Gida)
7.Marathi: बेंगळुरू क्रोटन झुडूप (Beṅgaḷurū Krōṭan Jhudūp)
8.Malayalam: ബെംഗളൂരു ക്രോട്ടൺ ചെടി (Beṅgaḷūru Krōṭṭaṇ Ceṭi)