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 top layer of soil feels dry
4.Sunlight – Full sun to light partial shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 4 to 8 feet
3.Leaves Color – Green trifoliate leaves
4.Flowers – Bright red to coral-colored pea-like flowers in clusters
5.Type – Outdoor, ornamental and pollinator-friendly shrub
6.Feed – Organic compost or balanced fertilizer during growing season
7.Watering – Moderate; increase frequency during flowering period
8.Soil – Well-drained, fertile soil with good organic content
9.Sunlight – Prefers full sunlight for best flowering
10.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–95°F (18°C–35°C); avoid frost

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a sunny location with well-draining soil.
2.Dig a hole twice the size of the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) into the hole.
4.Backfill with soil, gently press around the base.
5.Water deeply and mulch to conserve moisture.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Erythrina resupinata
2.Common names: Resupinate Coral Tree, Indian Coral Bean
3.Hindi: उलटी मूंगा झाड़ी (Ulṭī Mūṅgā Jhāṛī)
4.Tamil: திரும்பிய கொரல் மரம் (Tirumpiya Koral Maram)
5.Telugu: తిరిగిన ఎర్రమొక్క (Tirigina Erramokka)
6.Kannada: ತಿರುಗಿದ ಕರಾಳ ಗಿಡ (Tirugida Karāḷa Gida)
7.Marathi: उलथलेली मूंगा झुडूप (Ulatʰalelī Mūṅgā Jhudūp)
8Malayalam: തിരിച്ചുകാണുന്ന കൊറൽ മരച്ചെടി (Tiriccukāṇunna Koral Maracceṭi)