CATEGORY – Creeper

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 – Full sunlight to partial shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Moderate
2.Full Plant Height – 15 to 20 feet (with support)
3.Leaves Color – Glossy green, elongated, ovate leaves
4.Flowers – Clusters of small, tubular flowers in shades of red, orange, or yellow
5.Type – Ornamental flowering vine
6.Feed – Organic compost or balanced fertilizer every 6–8 weeks
7.Watering – Moderate; regular watering during dry periods, but avoid waterlogging
8.Soil – Well-draining, loamy or sandy soil
9.Sunlight – Prefers full sun for optimal flowering
10.Suitable Temperature – 60°F–85°F (16°C–29°C); frost-sensitive

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a sunny site with well-draining soil.
2.Dig a hole twice the width and equal depth of the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) in the hole.
4.Refill with soil and firm gently around the base.
5.Water thoroughly and install a trellis or support structure for the vine to climb.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Combretum comosum
2.Common names: Bushman’s Rope, Red Bushman’s Rope, Orange Combretum
3.Hindi: बुषमैन रोप (Buṣamaina Rōpa)
4.Tamil: பூஷ்மேன் கயிறு (Pūṣmēṉ Kayiṟu)
5.Telugu: బుష్మాన్ రోప్ (Buṣmān Rōp)
6.Kannada: ಬುಷ್ಮಾನ್ ರೋಪ್ (Buṣmān Rōp)
7.Marathi: बुषमॅन रोप (Buṣmēn Rōp)
8.Malayalam: ബുഷ്‌മാൻ റോപ്പ് (Buṣmān Rōpp)