CATEGORY – House Plant

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1. Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2. Sapling Height – 6 to 10 inches
3. Watering – Moderate; water when the topsoil feels dry
4. Sunlight – Bright, indirect sunlight or dappled shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1. Difficulty Level – Easy
2. Full Plant Height – 1.5 to 2.5 feet
3. Leaves Color – Light green, needle-like foliage
4. Flowers – Tiny white flowers, rarely seen indoors
5. Fruits – Rare indoors; may develop small red berries
6. Type – Bushy, foliage plant
7. Feed – Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4–6 weeks during active growth
8. Watering – Keep soil lightly moist, reduce watering in winter
9. Soil – Well-drained, peat-rich potting mix
10. Sunlight – Indirect light or filtered sunlight
11. Suitable Temperature – 16°C to 28°C

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a well-draining pot or hanging basket.
2.Use loose, organic-rich potting soil.
3.Place the sapling at the center and fill around it.
4.Water thoroughly post-planting and keep it in a bright spot.
5.Ensure occasional pruning for neat growth.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name : Asparagus merri
2.Common names : Merri Asparagus Fern, Feather Fern
3.Hindi : मेरी शतावरी
4.Tamil : மெர்ரி ஆசுபரகஸ்
5.Telugu : మెర్రీ ఆస్పెరగస్
6.Kannada : ಮೆರಿ ಅಸ್ಪರಾಗಸ್
7.Marathi : मेरी शतावरी
8.Malayalam : മെറി അസ്പാരഗസ്