CATEGORY – Tree

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 8 to 12 inches
3.Watering – Water when top 1–2 inches of soil feel dry
4.Sunlight – Full sun

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 8 to 15 feet
3.Leaves Color – Coarse, dark green, ovate with rough texture
4.Flowers – Bright orange to scarlet, tubular, clustered blooms
5.Type – Outdoor ornamental flowering tree/shrub
6.Feed – Organic compost or balanced fertilizer every 2–3 months
7.Watering – Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
8.Soil – Sandy, well-draining soil preferred
9.Sunlight – Full sun
10.Suitable Temperature – 21°C to 38°C (70°F to 100°F)

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil.
2.Dig a hole twice the width and depth of the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) into the center of the hole.
4.Fill with soil around the pot and press gently to secure.
5.Water deeply after planting and allow soil to dry between waterings.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name : Cordia sebestena
2.Common names : Scarlet Cordia, Geiger Tree, Orange Geiger
3Hindi : लाल भोकर / स्कार्लेट कोर्डिया
4.Tamil : செம்மஞ்சள் கோர்டியா (Semmanjal Cordia)
5.Telugu : ఎరుపు బోకు చెట్టు
6.Kannada : ಕೆಂಪು ಬೋಕರ ಮರ
7.Marathi : लाल भोकर
8.Malayalam : ചുവപ്പ് ബോകർ (Chuvappu Bokar)