CATEGORY – Seasonal

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 4 to 8 inches
3.Watering – When the topsoil is dry
4.Sunlight – Full sunlight

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 8 to 15 inches
3.Leaves Color – Green, slightly toothed or lobed
4.Flowers – Single daisy-like flowers with striking central discs
5.Type – Outdoor seasonal flowering plant
6.Feed – Use compost or a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2–3 weeks
7.Watering – Moderate; prefers slightly dry conditions between watering
8.Soil – Well-draining, sandy or loamy soil
9.Sunlight – Full sun; flowers open in bright light and close in shade
10.Suitable Temperature – 60°F–80°F (15°C–27°C)

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a sunny spot with well-draining soil.
2.Dig a hole slightly wider than the net pot.
3.Insert the sapling (with net pot) into the hole.
4.Backfill with soil and press gently.
5.Water thoroughly and let the soil dry slightly between watering.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Dimorphotheca spp.
2.Common names: African Daisy, Cape Marigold
3.Hindi: डाइमार्फोथेका फूल (Dimorphotheca Phool)
4.Tamil: டைமார்போதெகா பூ (Ṭaimārbōthekā Pū)
5.Telugu: డైమార్ఫోథెకా పుష్పం (Ḍaimārphōthekā Puṣpam)
6.Kannada: ಡೈಮಾರ್ಫೊತೆಕಾ ಹೂವು (Ḍaimārphōtekā Hūvu)
7.Marathi: डाइमार्फोथेका फुल (Ḍaimārphōthekā Phul)
8.Malayalam: ഡൈമോർഫോതേക്ക പുഷ്പം (Ḍaimōrphōthekka Puṣpam)