CATEGORY – Shrub

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 topsoil starts to feel dry
4.Sunlight – Partial shade to filtered sunlight

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 1.5 to 3 feet
3.Leaves Color – Dark green with creamy white variegated margins
4.Flowers – Occasional small bluish or violet flowers; primarily valued for foliage
5.Type – Outdoor or indoor ornamental foliage shrub
6.Feed – Apply balanced fertilizer once every 4–6 weeks during active growth
7.Watering – Moderate; water regularly but avoid waterlogging
8.Soil – Moist, well-drained, fertile soil
9.Sunlight – Prefers partial shade; avoid harsh direct sunlight
10.Suitable Temperature – 60°F–85°F (16°C–29°C); not frost tolerant

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a semi-shaded area with good drainage.
2.Dig a hole twice as wide and deep as the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) into the hole.
4.Backfill with soil and press gently to secure the base.
5.Water thoroughly and apply mulch to maintain moisture.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Eranthemum albo marginatum
2.Common names: Variegated Eranthemum, White-edged Eranthemum
3.Hindi: सफेद किनारी वाला एरन्थेमम (Saphēd Kinārī Vālā Eranthemum)
4.Tamil: வெள்ளை ஓரமாகிய எராந்தெமம் (Veḷḷai Ōramākiya Erānthemam)
5.Telugu: తెల్ల అంచు ఉన్న ఎరాంథెమం (Tella Anchu Unna Eranthemam)
6.Kannada: ತೇವ ಎಲೆಯ ಎರಾಂಥೆಮಂ ಗಿಡ (Tēva Eleya Eranthemam Gida)
7.Marathi: पांढऱ्या कडेचा एरन्थेमम (Pāṇḍhāṛyā Kaḍēcā Eranthemam)
8.Malayalam: വെളുത്ത അതിരുള്ള എറാന്തെമം (Veḷutta Atiruḷḷa Eraantemam)