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 feels dry; avoid overwatering
4.Sunlight – Bright indirect light to full sunlight

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Moderate
2.Full Plant Height – 2 to 4 feet
3.Leaves Color – Dark green leaves with striking white bracts
4.Flowers – Tiny yellow flowers at the center of white petal-like bracts
5.Type – Outdoor or indoor ornamental flowering shrub
6.Feed – Use a low-nitrogen fertilizer every 4–6 weeks during active growth
7.Watering – Moderate; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings
8.Soil – Well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral soil
9.Sunlight – Prefers bright, indirect sunlight; tolerates partial sun
10.Suitable Temperature – 60°F–75°F (16°C–24°C); protect from cold drafts and frost

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a location with bright light and good drainage.
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, pressing gently around the base.
5.Water thoroughly and mulch to maintain moisture and soil temperature.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Euphorbia pulcherrima ‘Alba’
2.Common names: White Poinsettia, Christmas Star White
3.Hindi: सफेद पॉइंसेटिया झाड़ी (Saphēd Poinsettia Jhāṛī)
4.Tamil: வெள்ளை பொயின்செட்டியா செடி (Veḷḷai Poinseṭṭiyā Ceṭi)
5.Telugu: తెలుపు పొయిన్సెట్టియా మొక్క (Telupu Poinseṭṭiyā Mokka)
6.Kannada: ಬಿಳಿ ಪೋಇನ್ಸೆಟ್ಟಿಯಾ ಗಿಡ (Biḷi Poinseṭṭiyā Gida)
7.Marathi: पांढरी पॉइंसेटिया झुडूप (Pāṇḍharī Poinsettia Jhudūp)
8.Malayalam: വെള്ള പോയിൻസെറ്റിയ ചെടി (Veḷḷa Poinsettia Ceṭi)