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 top layer of soil is dry
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 – Green with yellow and orange linear variegation
4.Flowers – Small, white, not showy; grown for foliage appeal
5.Type – Outdoor or indoor ornamental shrub
6.Feed – Balanced liquid fertilizer once every 4–6 weeks
7.Watering – Moderate; do not let soil dry out completely
8.Soil – Well-drained, nutrient-rich potting soil
9.Sunlight – Prefers bright, filtered sunlight; avoid direct harsh sun
10.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–85°F (18°C–29°C); avoid cold drafts or frost

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a well-lit location with good drainage.
2.Dig a hole twice as wide and deep as the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) into the hole.
4.Backfill with soil, press firmly at the base.
5.Water deeply and apply mulch to maintain moisture.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Codiaeum variegatum ‘Elite’
2.Common names: Croton Elite, Narrowleaf Croton
3.Hindi: एलीट क्रोटन झाड़ी (Ēlīṭ Kroṭan Jhāṛī)
4.Tamil: எலிட் கிரோட்டன் செடி (Eliṭ Kirōṭṭaṉ Ceṭi)
5.Telugu: ఎలైట్ క్రోటన్ మొక్క (Eliṭ Krōṭan Mokka)
6.Kannada: ಎಲೈಟ್ ಕ್ರೋಟನ್ ಗಿಡ (Elaīṭ Krōṭan Gida)
7.Marathi: एलिट क्रोटन झुडूप (Ēliṭ Krōṭan Jhudūp)
8.Malayalam: എലിറ്റ് ക്രോട്ടൺ ചെടി (Eliṭ Krōṭṭaṇ Ceṭi)