CATEGORY- Shrub

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 10 to 14 inches
3.Watering – Water when topsoil becomes slightly dry
4.Sunlight – Full sun to partial shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 10 to 20 feet
3.Leaves Color – Dark green, broad and heart-shaped
4.Flowers – Fragrant, bright pink, ball-like clusters, bloom in cool seasons
5.Type – Flowering shrub or small ornamental tree
6.Feed – Balanced organic fertilizer every month during growing season
7.Watering – Regular, deep watering especially in dry months
8.Soil – Rich, well-draining soil with good organic content
9.Sunlight – Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade
10.Suitable Temperature – 18°C–32°C

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a well-drained sunny spot.
2.Dig a hole twice the size of the sapling’s root ball.
3.Place the sapling, fill the hole with loosened soil, and firm it.
4.Water well after planting and mulch the base to retain moisture.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Dombeya wallichii
2.Common names: Pink Ball Tree, Tropical Hydrangea
3.Hindi: डोम्बेया वल्लीची (Dombeya Wallichii)
4.Tamil: டொம்பேயா வல்லிசி (Ṭompēyā Vallisi)
5.Telugu: డోంబియా వాలిచీ (Dōmbiyā Vālīcī)
6.Kannada: ಡೊಂಬಿಯಾ ವಾಲಿಚಿ (Ḍombiyā Vālichi)
7.Marathi: डॉम्बेया वल्लीची (Ḍombeiyā Vallīchī)
8.Malayalam: ഡോംബിയ വല്ലിച്ചി (Ḍōmbiyā Vallicci)