CATEGORY – Tree

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 10 to 12 inches
3.Watering – Water when the top 1 inch of soil dries out
4.Sunlight – Full sun

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 30 to 60 feet
3.Leaves Color – Bright green, trifoliate leaves
4.Flowers – Scarlet-red, tubular flowers in clusters
5.Type – Outdoor, ornamental, shade, and agroforestry tree
6.Feed – Organic compost every 2–3 months
7.Watering – Moderate; slightly more during the flowering period
8.Soil – Well-drained loamy or sandy soil
9.Sunlight – Requires full sun for best growth
10.Suitable Temperature – 70°F–100°F (21°C–38°C)

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a location with full sunlight and ample space.
2.Dig a hole twice as wide and just slightly deeper than the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with the net pot) into the hole.
4.Refill with soil and press gently to secure.
5.Water thoroughly and apply organic mulch around the base.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Erythrina indica (Note: Also considered a synonym of Erythrina variegata)
2.Common names: Indian Coral Tree, Mandar, Tiger’s Claw, Dadap
3.Hindi: मंडार (Mandār)
4.Tamil: பரிஜாத மரம் (Parijāta Maram)
5.Telugu: మాందార చెట్టు (Māndāra Cheṭṭu)
6.Kannada: ಮಂಡಾರ ಮರ (Mandāra Mara)
7.Marathi: मांडार (Māṇḍār)
8.Malayalam: മന്ദാരം (Mandāram)