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 top inch of soil is dry
4.Sunlight – Bright indirect light to partial sun

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Moderate
2.Full Plant Height – 3 to 6 feet
3.Leaves Color – Variegated with green, yellow, red, and orange; wavy and crinkled leaf margins
4.Flowers – Small, inconspicuous, rarely blooms indoors
5.Type – Ornamental shrub, indoor/outdoor foliage plant
6.Feed – Balanced fertilizer monthly during growing season
7.Watering – Moderate; keep soil moist but not soggy
8.Soil – Well-draining, fertile soil rich in organic matter
9.Sunlight – Bright indirect light to partial sun; avoid direct harsh sunlight
10.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–85°F (18°C–29°C); sensitive to cold and frost

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a location with bright indirect sunlight or partial shade.
2.Dig a hole twice the width and equal depth of the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) into the hole.
4.Backfill soil and gently firm it around the base.
5.Water thoroughly and mulch lightly to conserve moisture.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Codiaeum variegatum ‘Crispum’
2.Common names: Croton, Variegated Croton
3.Hindi: कोडियाम वेरिएगैटम ‘क्रिस्पम’ (Kōḍiyām Veriegēṭam ‘Krispam’)
4.Tamil: கோடியாம் வெரிஏகேட்டம் ‘கிரிஸ்பம்’ (Kōṭiyām Verieṭṭam ‘Krispam’)
5.Telugu: కోడియం వేరియగేటం ‘క్రిస్పం’ (Kōḍiyaṁ Vēriyagēṭaṁ ‘Krispam’)
6.Kannada: ಕೋಡಿಯಂ ವ್ಯಾರಿಗೇಟಂ ‘ಕ್ರಿಸ್ಪಂ’ (Kōḍiyaṁ Vyārigēṭaṁ ‘Krispaṁ’)
7.Marathi: कोडिअम वेरीगेटम ‘क्रिस्पम’ (Kōḍi’am Verīgeṭam ‘Krispam’)
8.Malayalam: കൊഡിയം വെരിഗേറ്റം ‘ക്രിസ്പം’ (Kōḍiyaṁ Verigēṭaṁ ‘Krispam’)