CATEGORY – Tree

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 10 to 14 inches
3.Watering – When the top layer of soil dries out
4.Sunlight – Full sun

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Moderate
2.Full Plant Height – 100 to 150 feet (commercial)
3.Leaves Color – Bluish-green, aromatic
4.Flowers – White, fluffy flowers (not commonly seen in sapling stage)
5.Type – Outdoor, timber, medicinal, aromatic tree
6.Feed – Organic compost during early growth; minimal after establishment
7.Watering – Low to moderate once established
8.Soil – Well-drained sandy or loamy soil
9.Sunlight – Requires full sun
10.Suitable Temperature – 60°F–95°F (15°C–35°C)

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose an open, sunny location far from water sources (roots are invasive).
2.Dig a hole twice as wide and equal in depth to the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) in the hole.
4.Refill with soil and press firmly.
5.Water deeply after planting.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Eucalyptus globulus
2.Common names: Blue Gum, Nilgiri Tree, Tasmanian Blue Gum
3.Hindi: नीलगिरी पेड़ (Nīlagirī Peṛ)
4.Tamil: நீலிகிரி மரம் (Nīligiri Maram)
5.Telugu: నీలగిరి చెట్టు (Nīlagiri Cheṭṭu)
6.Kannada: ನीलಗಿರಿ ಮರ (Nīlagiri Mara)
7.Marathi: नीलगिरी झाड (Nīlagirī Jhāḍ)
8.Malayalam: നീലഗിരി മരം (Nīlagiri Maram)