CATEGORY – Creeper

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 6 to 10 inches
3.Watering – Water when the top inch of soil feels dry
4.Sunlight – Full sunlight to partial shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Moderate
2.Full Plant Height – 20 to 30 feet (with support)
3.Leaves Color – Dark green, pinnate leaves
4.Flowers – Clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers, yellow to orange
5.Type – Ornamental flowering vine
6.Feed – Organic compost or balanced fertilizer every 6–8 weeks
7.Watering – Moderate; regular watering during dry periods, but avoid waterlogging
8.Soil – Well-draining, loamy or sandy soil
9.Sunlight – Prefers full sun for optimal flowering
10.Suitable Temperature – 60°F–90°F (16°C–32°C); frost-sensitive

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a sunny site with well-draining soil.
2.Dig a hole twice the width and equal depth of the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) in the hole.
4.Refill with soil and firm gently around the base.
5.Water thoroughly and install a trellis or support structure for the vine to climb.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Doxantha unguis-cati
2.Common names: Cat’s Claw Vine, Cat’s Claw Creeper, Yellow Trumpet Vine
3.Hindi: बिल्ली पंजा बेल (Billī Pañjā Bel)
4.Tamil: பூங்கொத்து கயிறு (Pūṅkottu Kayiṟu)
5.Telugu: పిల్లి పంజా మొక్క (Pilli Panjā Mokka)
6.Kannada: ಬೆಕ್ಕಿನ ಬೂತು ಹಸಿ (Beḳkina Būtu Hasi)
7.Marathi: बिळ्ली पंजा बेल (Biḷlī Pañjā Bel)
8.Malayalam: പൂച്ചത്താൽ പാമ്പ് (Pūccattāl Paampu)