CATEGORY- Shrub

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 1 to 1.5 feet
3.Watering – Moderate; allow topsoil to dry between watering
4.Sunlight – Full sun

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – Up to 30 feet (can be pruned to desired shape)
3.Leaves Color – Dark green to grayish-green
4.Flowers – Small, button-like greenish flowers
5.Type – Ornamental shrub/tree, good for hedges and avenue planting
6.Feed – Balanced slow-release fertilizer twice a year
7.Watering – Regular, but drought-tolerant once established
8.Soil – Well-draining sandy or loamy soil
9.Sunlight – Full sun to light shade
10.Suitable Temperature – 25°C–40°C

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Dig a hole twice the width of the sapling root ball.
2.Place the sapling in the hole and fill with soil, pressing firmly.
3.Water thoroughly after planting.
4.Position in full sun and mulch around the base to retain moisture.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Conocarpus erectus
2.Common names: Buttonwood, Silver Buttonwood (for silver-leaved variety), Button Mangrove
3.Hindi: कोनोकार्पस इरेक्टस
4.Tamil: கொனோகர்பஸ் இரெக்டஸ்
5.Telugu: కోనోకార్పస్ ఎరెక్టస్
6.Kannada: ಕೋನೋಕಾರ್ಪಸ್ ಎರೆಕ್ಟಸ್
7.Marathi: कोनोकार्पस इरेक्टस
8.Malayalam: കൊനോകാർപ്പസ് എറെക്ടസ്