CATEGORY – Shrub

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 6 to 10 inches
3.Watering – Water when the topsoil feels dry
4.Sunlight – Full sun to partial shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 4 to 8 feet
3.Leaves Color – Medium green, deeply lobed leaves
4.Flowers – Pink to rose-colored, open-faced flowers
5.Type – Outdoor ornamental and ecological shrub
6.Feed – Organic compost or balanced fertilizer every 6–8 weeks
7.Watering – Moderate; increase in hot and dry conditions
8.Soil – Well-draining, loamy or sandy soil
9.Sunlight – Prefers full sun; tolerates partial shade
10.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–95°F (18°C–35°C); drought tolerant once established

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a sunny location with well-drained soil.
2.Dig a hole twice as wide and deep as the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) into the hole.
4.Backfill with soil, press firmly around the base.
5.Water thoroughly and apply mulch to retain soil moisture.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Hibiscus collinus
2.Common names: Forest Hibiscus, Wild Pink Hibiscus
3.Hindi: बन जास्वंद (Ban Jāswand)
4.Tamil: காட்டுச் செம்பருத்தி (Kāṭṭuc Cembarutti)
5.Telugu: అడవి దాసనక్క మొక్క (Aḍavi Dāsanakka Mokka)
6.Kannada: ಕಾಡು ದಾಸವಾಳ ಗಿಡ (Kāḍu Dāsavāḷa Gida)
7.Marathi: रान जास्वंद (Rān Jāswand)
8.Malayalam: കാട്ജസ്മിൻ (Kāṭjasmin)