CATEGORY – Creeper

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 6 to 8 inches
3.Watering – Moderate; water when the topsoil feels dry
4.Sunlight – Full sun to partial shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – Climbs or spreads up to 20 to 30 feet with support
3.Leaves Color – Broad, oval green leaves with soft texture
4.Flowers – Masses of reddish-pink tubular flowers borne in long clusters; attract butterflies
5.Fruits – Small, winged, dry fruits (non-edible)
6.Type – Vigorous ornamental flowering creeper
7.Feed – Use organic compost or balanced NPK fertilizer every 4–6 weeks during blooming season
8.Watering – Keep soil consistently moist; reduce in winter
9.Soil – Fertile, well-draining loamy soil
10.Sunlight – Thrives in full sunlight; tolerates partial shade
11.Suitable Temperature – 20°C to 40°C

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a site with a strong support structure or fence.
2.Dig a pit larger than the sapling’s root ball.
3.Enrich the soil with compost and fill halfway.
4.Place the sapling close to the support and backfill gently.
5.Water thoroughly and tie to the support if necessary.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Combretum decandrum
2.Common names: Burning Bush Vine, Jungle Flame Vine
3.Hindi: जंगली अग्निबेल
4.Tamil: கம்பிரேட்டம் கொடி
5.Telugu: కాంబ్రెటమ్ వల్లె
6.Kannada: ಕಾಂಬ್ರೆಟಮ್ ಬೆಳೆ
7.Marathi: अरण्य ज्वालामुखी वेल
8.Malayalam: കോംബ്രറ്റം വളർന്ന് ചെടി