CATEGORY – House Plant

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 10 to 14 inches
3.Watering – Moderate; keep soil slightly moist but not soggy
4.Sunlight – Prefers bright, indirect light; avoids direct harsh sun

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy to Moderate
2.Full Plant Height – 4 to 6 feet indoors
3.Leaves Color – Green with creamy-white, pale yellow, or pink variegation
4.Flowers – Rarely flowers indoors
5.Fruits – Not typically seen in domestic settings
6.Type – Indoor ornamental foliage plant
7.Feed – Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4–6 weeks during the growing season
8.Watering – Allow the topsoil to dry out slightly between waterings
9.Soil – Well-draining, rich potting soil
10.Sunlight – Bright, filtered light enhances variegation
11.Suitable Temperature – 18°C to 30°C

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a pot with proper drainage.
2.Fill halfway with potting mix suitable for foliage plants.
3.Gently place the sapling in the center and cover the roots.
4.Water thoroughly and allow to drain.
5.Position in bright indirect sunlight, away from drafts.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name – Ficus elastica ‘Variegata’
2.Common names – Variegated Rubber Plant, Variegated Rubber Tree
3.Hindi – वरिगेटेड रबर प्लांट
4.Tamil – வரிகேட்டட் ரப்பர் செடி
5.Telugu – వెరిగేటెడ్ రబ్బరు మొక్క
6.Kannada – ವರಿಗೇಟೆಡ್ ರಬ್ಬರ್ ಗಿಡ
7.Marathi – व्हरिगेटेड रबर झाड
8.Malayalam – വർഗേറ്റഡ് റബ്ബർ പ്ലാന്റ്