CATEGORY – Topiary

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 6 to 10 inches
3.Watering – Keep soil slightly moist; avoid letting it dry out completely
4.Sunlight – Bright, indirect sunlight

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy to moderate
2.Full Plant Height – 6 to 15 feet (can be pruned for smaller sizes in topiary)
3.Leaves Color – Variegated with a mix of green and creamy-white or light yellow
4.Flowers – Small, inconspicuous, usually not noticeable in ornamental planting
5.Type – Ornamental shrub or small tree; ideal for topiary, bonsai, and container planting
6.Feed – Balanced fertilizer every 4 to 6 weeks during the growing season
7.Watering – Regular; keep the soil moist but not soggy
8.Soil – Well-draining, fertile loam
9.Sunlight – Bright, indirect sunlight for the best growth
10.Suitable Temperature – 60°F–85°F (16°C–29°C); prefers warmth and humidity

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a location with bright, indirect sunlight.
2.Dig a hole twice the width of the net pot and the same depth.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) into the hole.
4.Fill in with soil, gently pressing down around the base.
5.Water thoroughly and apply mulch to retain moisture.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Ficus benjamina ‘Starlight’
2.Common names: Ficus Starlight, Variegated Weeping Fig, Starlight Weeping Fig
3.Hindi: फिकस स्टारलाइट (Ficus Starlight)
4.Tamil: பைகஸ் ஸ்டார்லைட் (Paikas Starlight)
5.Telugu: ఫికస్ స్టార్లైట్ (Fikus Starlight)
6.Kannada: ಫಿಕಸ್ ಸ್ಟಾರ್ಲೈಟ್ (Ficus Starlight)
7.Marathi: फिकस स्टारलाईट (Ficus Starlight)
8.Malayalam: ഫൈക്കസ് സ്റ്റാർലൈറ്റ് (Ficus Starlight)