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 inch of soil feels dry
4.Sunlight – Bright, indirect sunlight to partial sun

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Moderate
2.Full Plant Height – 2 to 4 feet
3.Leaves Color – Multicolored: green with yellow, red, and orange variegation
4.Flowers – Small, white, not prominent; mainly grown for foliage
5.Type – Outdoor or indoor ornamental shrub
6.Feed – Apply balanced fertilizer every 4–6 weeks during growing season
7.Watering – Moderate; do not let soil dry out completely
8.Soil – Rich, well-draining soil with organic matter
9.Sunlight – Prefers bright filtered sunlight; avoid full midday sun
10.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–85°F (18°C–29°C); not frost tolerant

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a location with bright, indirect light and good drainage.
2.Dig a hole twice the size of the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) into the hole.
4.Backfill with soil, gently firm around the base.
5.Water thoroughly and mulch to conserve moisture.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Codiaeum variegatum ‘Exotic’
2.Common names: Croton Exotic, Fancy Croton
3.Hindi: विदेशी क्रोटन झाड़ी (Vidēśī Kroṭan Jhāṛī)
4.Tamil: வித்தியாசமான கிரோட்டன் செடி (Vittiyācamāṉa Kirōṭṭaṉ Ceṭi)
5.Telugu: ప్రత్యేకమైన క్రోటన్ మొక్క (Pratyēkamaina Krōṭan Mokka)
6.Kannada: ವಿಶಿಷ್ಟ ಕ್ರೋಟನ್ ಗಿಡ (Viśiṣṭa Krōṭan Gida)
7.Marathi: विदेशी क्रोटन झुडूप (Vidēśī Krōṭan Jhudūp)
8.Malayalam: വിദേശ ക്രോട്ടൺ ചെടി (Vidēśa Krōṭṭaṇ Ceṭi)