CATEGORY- Shrub

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 6 to 8 inches
3.Watering – Keep soil moist but not waterlogged
4.Sunlight – Partial shade to filtered sunlight

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 1 to 2 feet
3.Leaves Color – Dark green, wavy-edged
4.Flowers – Bright orange, sometimes salmon or coral-colored
5.Type – Flowering shrub, ornamental bedding or potted plant
6.Feed – Liquid fertilizer every 15–20 days during blooming season
7.Watering – Regular watering; reduce in winter
8.Soil – Rich, well-draining soil with organic content
9.Sunlight – Partial shade to indirect light
10.Suitable Temperature – 20°C–35°C

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a pot or garden bed with good drainage.
2.Plant sapling in enriched soil and press gently around the base.
3.Water thoroughly and place in partial shade.
4.Avoid overwatering and protect from harsh sunlight initially.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Crossandra undulaefolia
2.Common names: Firecracker Flower, Kanakambaram
3.Hindi: काणकांबरा (Kanakambara)
4.Tamil: கனகாம்பரம் (Kanakāmbaram)
5.Telugu: కనకాంబరం (Kanakāmbaram)
6.Kannada: ಕನಕಾಂಬರ (Kanakāmbara)
7.Marathi: कणकांबरा (Kanakāmbara)
8.Malayalam: കനകാംബരം (Kanakāmbaraṁ)