CATEGORY- Shrub

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 6 to 8 inches
3.Watering – Moderate; water when the topsoil becomes slightly dry
4.Sunlight – Full sun to partial shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 2 to 4 feet
3.Leaves Color – Large, broad green leaves with a slightly hairy surface
4.Flowers – Purple to bluish, tubular flowers appearing in clusters; blooms seasonally
5.Fruits – Small capsule-like fruits with seeds inside
6.Type – Hardy, fast-growing flowering shrub
7.Feed – Apply compost or general-purpose fertilizer every 4–6 weeks during growing season
8.Watering – Regular watering during active growth; avoid water stagnation
9.Soil – Well-drained loamy soil enriched with organic matter
10.Sunlight – Performs best in full sun; tolerates light shade
11.Suitable Temperature – 20°C to 38°C

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a sunny location with good drainage.
2.Dig a pit twice the size of the root ball.
3.Fill halfway with compost and loosened soil.
4.Place the sapling upright and backfill gently.
5.Water thoroughly and mulch lightly around the base.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Daedalacanthus macrophyllus
2.Common names: Large-leaved Barleria, Macrophyllous Barleria
3.Hindi: मोठे पान वज्रदंती
4.Tamil: பெரிய இலை வரலியா
5.Telugu: పెద్ద ఆకుల బార్లేరియా
6.Kannada: ದೊಡ್ಡ ಎಲೆ ಬಾರ್ಲೇರಿಯಾ
7.Marathi: मोठी पाने बार्लेरिया
8.Malayalam: വലിയ ഇല ബാർലേരിയ