CATEGORY – Seasonal

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 5 to 9 inches
3.Watering – When topsoil is dry
4.Sunlight – Full sunlight

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 12 to 24 inches
3.Leaves Color – Grayish-green to green, lance-shaped
4.Flowers – Bright daisy-like flowers with yellow, red, or orange petals and contrasting centers
5.Type – Outdoor seasonal flowering plant
6.Feed – Monthly application of compost or mild fertilizer
7.Watering – Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
8.Soil – Well-drained, sandy or light loamy soil
9.Sunlight – Requires full sun for best flowering
10.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–90°F (18°C–32°C)

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a bright sunny location with well-draining soil.
2.Dig a hole slightly wider than the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) into the hole.
4.Backfill with soil and press gently around the base.
5.Water deeply but allow the soil to dry before watering again.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Gaillardia spp.
2.Common names: Blanket Flower
3.Hindi: गेलार्डिया फूल (Gaillardia Phool)
4.Tamil: கெய்லார்டியா மலர் (Keilārṭiyā Malar)
5.Telugu: గెయిలార్డియా పుష్పం (Geyilārḍiyā Puṣpam)
6.Kannada: ಗೆಲಾರ್ಡಿಯಾ ಹೂವು (Gelārḍiyā Hūvu)
7.Marathi: गेलार्डिया फुल (Gailārdiyā Phul)
8.Malayalam: ഗെയ്ലാർഡിയ പുഷ്പം (Gailārdiyā Puṣpam)