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 top layer of soil feels dry
4.Sunlight – Full sun for best flowering

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 4 to 7 feet
3.Leaves Color – Dark green, glossy foliage
4.Flowers – Large, deep crimson to maroon-red single blooms
5.Type – Outdoor ornamental and religious-use flowering shrub
6.Feed – Apply organic compost or phosphorus-rich fertilizer every 4–6 weeks
7.Watering – Moderate; increase frequency in dry spells
8.Soil – Well-drained, fertile, loamy soil
9.Sunlight – Requires full sun; at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily
10.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–95°F (18°C–35°C); protect from frost

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a sunny spot with well-draining soil.
2.Dig a hole twice the size of 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 thoroughly and mulch to retain moisture.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘Kali Jaba’
2.Common names: Kali Jaba Hibiscus, Crimson Worship Hibiscus
3.Hindi: काली जवा गुड़हल (Kālī Javā Guṛhal)
4.Tamil: காளி ஜவா செம்பருத்தி (Kāḷi Javā Cembarutti)
5.Telugu: కాళీ జవా దాసనక్క (Kāḷī Javā Dāsanakka)
6.Kannada: ಕಾಳೀ ಜವಾ ದಾಸವಾಳ (Kāḷī Javā Dāsavāḷa)
7.Marathi: काली जवा जास्वंद (Kālī Javā Jāswand)
8.Malayalam: കാളി ജവാ ചെമ്പരത്തി (Kāḷi Javā Ceṁparatti)