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 begins to 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 – Green with vivid splashes of red, yellow, and orange
4.Flowers – Small and white; plant is valued for its foliage
5.Type – Outdoor or indoor ornamental shrub
6.Feed – Balanced liquid fertilizer once every 4–6 weeks
7.Watering – Moderate; avoid waterlogging but keep soil moist
8.Soil – Well-draining, fertile soil rich in organic content
9.Sunlight – Bright, filtered light preferred; avoid intense direct sunlight
10.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–85°F (18°C–29°C); sensitive to frost

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a well-lit, semi-shaded 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 and press gently around the base.
5.Water thoroughly and apply mulch to retain moisture.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Codiaeum variegatum ‘Glory’
2.Common names: Croton Glory, Colorama Croton
3.Hindi: क्रोटन ग्लोरी झाड़ी (Kroṭan Glōrī Jhāṛī)
4.Tamil: குளோரி கிரோட்டன் செடி (Kuḷōri Kirōṭṭaṉ Ceṭi)
5.Telugu: గ్లోరి క్రోటన్ మొక్క (Glōri Krōṭan Mokka)
6.Kannada: ಗ್ಲೋರಿ ಕ್ರೋಟನ್ ಗಿಡ (Glōri Krōṭan Gida)
7.Marathi: क्रोटन ग्लोरी झुडूप (Krōṭan Glōrī Jhudūp)
8.Malayalam: ഗ്ലോറി ക്രോട്ടൺ ചെടി (Glōri Krōṭṭaṇ Ceṭi)