CATEGORY– Shrub

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 6 to 10 inches
3.Watering – Allow soil to dry between waterings
4.Sunlight – Full sun to light shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 4 to 6 feet
3.Leaves Color – Green with creamy white margins; stiff and sword-like
4.Flowers – Tall spikes with greenish-white flowers; blooms rarely
5.Type – Outdoor, ornamental foliage plant
6.Feed – Organic compost once or twice a year
7.Watering – Low to moderate; drought-tolerant
8.Soil – Well-draining, sandy or rocky soil
9.Sunlight – Full sun preferred
10.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–100°F (18°C–38°C); heat and drought resistant

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a sunny location with sandy, well-drained soil.
2.Dig a hole as deep as the net pot and twice as wide.
3.Place the sapling with net pot into the hole.
4.Refill soil and press down gently.
5.Water thoroughly after planting.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Furcraea foetida
2.Common names: Mauritius Hemp, False Agave
3.Hindi: नकली अगवे (Naklī Agave)
4.Tamil: போலி அகவே செடி (Pōli Akavē Ceṭi)
5.Telugu: మోసపూరిత అగావె మొక్క (Mōsapūrita Agāve Mokka)
6.Kannada: ನಕಲಿ ಅಗಾವೆ ಗಿಡ (Nakali Agāve Gida)
7.Marathi: बनावट अगावे झुडूप (Banāvaṭ Agāve Jhudūp)
8.Malayalam: കപട അഗാവേ ചെടി (Kapaṭa Agāvē Ceṭi)