CATEGORY – Seasonal

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 3 to 6 inches
3.Watering – Water when the topsoil is dry
4.Sunlight – Full to partial sunlight

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 6 to 18 inches (depending on variety)
3.Leaves Color – Gray-green, slender and lance-shaped
4.Flowers – Frilled, single or clustered flowers in pink, red, white, purple, often bicolored
5.Type – Outdoor seasonal flowering plant
6.Feed – Balanced fertilizer every 3–4 weeks
7.Watering – Moderate; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings
8.Soil – Well-draining, neutral to slightly alkaline soil
9.Sunlight – Prefers full sun; tolerates partial shade
10.Suitable Temperature – 50°F–80°F (10°C–27°C)

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a sunny or lightly shaded spot with well-drained soil.
2.Dig a hole slightly larger than the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) into the hole.
4.Fill soil around it and press gently to secure.
5.Water well and avoid soggy conditions.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Dianthus spp.
2.Common names: Dianthus, Sweet William, Carnation Pink
3.Hindi: गुलनार / डाइंथस (Gulnār / Dainthas)
4.Tamil: டையாந்தஸ் (Ḍaiyāntas)
5.Telugu: డయాంథస్ (Ḍayānthas)
6.Kannada: ಡಯಾಂಥಸ್ (Ḍayānthas)
7.Marathi: डाएंथस (Ḍāyanthas)
8.Malayalam: ഡയാന്തസ് (Ḍayāntas)