CATEGORY – House Plant

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 4 to 6 inches
3.Watering – Keep soil consistently moist; do not let it dry out
4.Sunlight – Bright, indirect sunlight

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Moderate
2.Full Plant Height – 6 to 8 inches (can spread up to 12–18 inches)
3.Leaves Color – Soft green to lilac-tinged velvety leaves
4.Flowers – Small, tubular violet or bluish-lavender flowers
5.Fruits – Rarely observed indoors
6.Type – Indoor trailing foliage and flowering plant
7.Feed – Use diluted liquid fertilizer every 3–4 weeks during the growing season
8.Watering – Keep soil evenly moist; avoid waterlogging
9.Soil – Loose, well-draining, peat-based mix
10.Sunlight – Bright filtered light; no direct sun
11.Suitable Temperature – 18°C to 28°C

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Use a well-draining pot or hanging basket.
2.Add light peat-based potting soil.
3.Place the sapling in the center of the pot and fill around the roots.
4.Press the soil gently to secure.
5.Water thoroughly and allow excess to drain.
6.Place the pot in a bright, warm area away from direct sunlight.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name : Episcia lilacina
2.Common names : Lilac Flame Violet, Lilac Episcia
3.Hindi : लीलाक एपिसिया
4.Tamil : லிலாக் எபிசியா
5.Telugu : లైలాక్ ఎపిసియా
6.Kannada : ಲೈಲಾಕ್ ಎಪಿಸಿಯಾ
7.Marathi : लिलाक एपिसिया
8.Malayalam : ലൈലക് എപിസിയ