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 the top inch of soil is dry
4.Sunlight – Full sunlight

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Medium
2.Full Plant Height – 18 inches to 4 feet (variety dependent)
3.Leaves Color – Dark green, pinnately divided
4.Flowers – Large, vibrant blooms; single to multi-petaled forms
5.Type – Outdoor seasonal flowering plant; also used in cut flower gardens
6.Feed – Use phosphorus-rich fertilizer every 2–3 weeks during flowering
7.Watering – Moderate; avoid waterlogging, especially near tubers
8.Soil – Well-drained, fertile loam with good organic matter
9.Sunlight – Requires full sun for best blooming
10.Suitable Temperature – 60°F–85°F (15°C–29°C); avoid frost

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a sunny location with well-draining soil.
2.Dig a hole slightly wider than the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) into the hole.
4.Cover with soil and press gently.
5.Water thoroughly and mulch to retain moisture.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Dahlia spp.
2.Common names: Dahlia
3.Hindi: डहेलिया (Daheliyā)
4.Tamil: டாலியா (Ṭāliyā)
5.Telugu: డాహ్లియా పుష్పం (Ḍāhliya Puṣpam)
6.Kannada: ಡಾಹ್ಲಿಯಾ ಹೂವು (Ḍāhliyā Hūvu)
7.Marathi: डहेलिया फुल (Daheliyā Phul)
8.Malayalam: ഡാഹ്ലിയ പുഷ്പം (Ḍāhliya Puṣpam)