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 slightly dry
4.Sunlight – Full sunlight for best flowering performance

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 4 to 6 feet
3.Leaves Color – Glossy green, ovate leaves
4.Flowers – Large, orange to apricot blooms with a deep red or maroon center
5.Type – Outdoor ornamental flowering shrub
6.Feed – Use a phosphorus-rich fertilizer every 4–6 weeks during blooming season
7.Watering – Moderate; increase frequency during hot and dry periods
8.Soil – Well-drained, fertile soil with organic enrichment
9.Sunlight – Requires full sun; minimum 5–6 hours of direct light
10.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–95°F (18°C–35°C); not frost tolerant

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a sunny, well-drained location.
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 apply mulch to conserve moisture.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘Kalyani’
2.Common names: Kalyani Hibiscus, Orange Hybrid Hibiscus
3.Hindi: कल्याणी गुड़हल (Kalyāṇī Guṛhal)
4.Tamil: கல்யாணி செம்பருத்தி (Kalyāṇi Cembarutti)
5.Telugu: కల్యాణి దాసనక్క మొక్క (Kalyāṇi Dāsanakka Mokka)
6.Kannada: ಕಲ್ಯಾಣಿ ದಾಸವಾಳ ಗಿಡ (Kalyāṇi Dāsavāḷa Gida)
7.Marathi: कल्याणी जास्वंद (Kalyāṇī Jāswand)
8.Malayalam: കല്യാണി ചെമ്പരത്തി (Kalyāṇi Ceṁparatti)