CATEGORY – Potted Seasonal

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

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

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 12 to 24 inches
3.Leaves Color – Green, ovate or lance-shaped
4.Flowers – Rounded, papery flower heads in bright colors
5.Type – Outdoor seasonal flowering plant
6.Feed – Balanced compost or liquid fertilizer every 2–3 weeks
7.Watering – Moderate; allow soil to dry between waterings
8.Soil – Well-draining, sandy or loamy soil
9.Sunlight – Requires full sun for best growth and blooming
10.Suitable Temperature – 70°F–90°F (21°C–32°C); heat-tolerant

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a 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.Cover with soil and firm gently around the base.
5.Water thoroughly and let the soil dry between waterings.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Gomphrena spp.
2.Common names: Globe Amaranth, Bachelor’s Button
3.Hindi: गोम्फ्रेना फूल (Gomphrena Phool)
4.Tamil: கோம்ப்ஃப்ரேனா மலர் (Kōmpḥphrēnā Malar)
5.Telugu: గోంఫ్రెన పుష్పం (Gōmphrena Puṣpam)
6.Kannada: ಗೋಮ್ಫ್ರೆನಾ ಹೂವು (Gōmphrena Hūvu)
7.Marathi: गोम्फ्रेना फुल (Gomphrena Phul)
8.Malayalam: ഗോമ്ഫ്രെന പുഷ്പം (Gōmphrena Puṣpam)