CATEGORY – Seasonal

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 6 to 10 inches
3.Watering – When topsoil feels dry
4.Sunlight – Full sunlight

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 18 to 36 inches (can grow taller in ideal conditions)
3.Leaves Color – Light green, feathery and divided
4.Flowers – Single or double daisy-like blooms in bright colors
5.Type – Outdoor seasonal flowering plant
6.Feed – Light compost once a month; avoid excessive feeding
7.Watering – Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
8.Soil – Well-drained, average to poor soil
9.Sunlight – Needs full sun to bloom profusely
10.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–85°F (18°C–29°C)

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a sunny area with well-draining soil.
2.Dig a hole slightly bigger than the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) into the hole.
4.Cover with soil and press down gently.
5.Water thoroughly and allow soil to dry slightly between watering.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Cosmos spp.
2.Common names: Cosmos, Garden Cosmos
3.Hindi: कॉसमॉस फूल (Cosmos Phool)
4.Tamil: கோஸ்மாஸ் பூ (Kōsmās Pū)
5.Telugu: కాస్మాస్ పుష్పం (Kāsmās Puṣpam)
6.Kannada: ಕಾಸ್ಮಾಸ್ ಹೂ (Kāsmās Hūvu)
7.Marathi: कॉसमॉस फुल (Kāsmās Phul)
8.Malayalam: കോസ്മോസ് പുഷ്പം (Kōsmās Puṣpam)