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 – 20 to 30 feet (with support)
3.Leaves Color – Dark green, ovate to elliptical leaves
4.Flowers – Clusters of bright purple, cone-shaped flowers
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.

ATERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Congea tomentosa
2.Common names: Purple Cone Vine, Purple Trumpet Creeper, Coneflower Vine
3.Hindi: बैंगनी शंकु बेल (Baiṅganī Śaṅku Bel)
4.Tamil: சிவப்பூச்சி கயிறு (Civappūcci Kayiṟu)
5.Telugu: బంగారు శంకుపుష్పం (Baṅgāru Śaṅkupuspaṁ)
6.Kannada: ಬಾಳೆ ಹೂವು ಬೆಲ್ನ (Bāḷe Hooḷu Belna)
7.Marathi: बॅंगनी शंकु बेल (Baiṅganī Śaṅku Bel)
8.Malayalam: പർപ്പിൾ കൊൺ വയ് (Pṟppiḷ Kōn Vay)