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

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Medium
2.Full Plant Height – 2 to 4 feet
3.Leaves Color – Multicolored: green with shades of yellow, pink, red, and orange
4.Flowers – Insignificant; grown mainly for foliage
5.Type – Ornamental foliage shrub
6.Feed – Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4–6 weeks
7.Watering – Moderate; avoid overwatering
8.Soil – Well-drained, rich potting soil
9.Sunlight – Bright light; some direct sun enhances color
10.Suitable Temperature – 20°C–30°C; protect from frost

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a bright spot with indirect sunlight.
2.Plant with the net pot in well-drained soil.
3.Water gently after planting and maintain moisture.
4.Avoid cold drafts and sudden temperature changes.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Codiaeum variegatum ‘Bangkok Queen’
2.Common names: Bangkok Queen Croton
3.Hindi: क्रोटन बैंकॉक क्वीन
4.Tamil: கிரோடன் பாங்காக் குவீன்
5.Telugu: క్రోటన్ బాంకాక్ క్వీన్
6.Kannada: ಕ್ರೋಟಾನ್ ಬ್ಯಾಂಕಾಕ್ ಕ್ವೀನ್
7.Marathi: क्रोटन बँकॉक क्वीन
8.Malayalam: ക്രോടൺ ബാങ്കോക്ക് ക്വീൻ