CATEGORY – Tree

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 8 to 12 inches
3.Watering – When the topsoil is dry
4.Sunlight – Full sunlight

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 60 to 100 feet
3.Leaves Color – Bright green, heart-shaped with extended drip tips
4.Flowers – Tiny, hidden inside fig-like fruit structures
5.Type – Outdoor, sacred groves, public parks, road avenues
6.Feed – Organic compost every 2–3 months for young plants
7.Watering – Regular while establishing; drought-tolerant when mature
8.Soil – Loamy or sandy well-draining soil
9.Sunlight – Requires full sun for optimal growth
10.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–104°F (18°C–40°C)

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select an open area with good sunlight and space to grow.
2.Dig a pit twice the width and same depth as the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) in the center of the hole.
4.Fill with soil and gently press to firm it.
5.Water deeply after planting and mulch around the base.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Ficus religiosa
2.Common names: Sacred Fig, Peepal Tree, Bodhi Tree, Ashwattha
3.Hindi: पीपल का पेड़ (Pīpal kā Pēṛ)
4.Tamil: அரசமரம் (Arasamaram)
5.Telugu: పిప్పల చెట్టు (Pippala Cheṭṭu)
6.Kannada: ಅಶ್ವತ್ಥ ಮರ (Ashwattha Mara)
7.Marathi: पिंपळाचे झाड (Pimpalāche Jhāḍ)
8.Malayalam: അരയാൽ വൃക്ഷം (Arayāl Vṛkṣaṁ)