CATEGORY – Seasonal

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 4 to 7 inches
3.Watering – Keep soil slightly moist
4.Sunlight – Partial to filtered sunlight

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 6 to 12 inches
3.Leaves Color – Green with vibrant pink, white, or red spots
4.Flowers – Small, inconspicuous lilac-colored flowers
5.Type – Outdoor/Indoor ornamental foliage plant
6.Feed – Balanced liquid fertilizer every 3–4 weeks
7.Watering – Moderate; do not allow soil to dry completely
8.Soil – Well-draining, rich potting mix or loam
9.Sunlight – Prefers bright indirect or partial sunlight
10.Suitable Temperature – 60°F–85°F (15°C–29°C); not frost-tolerant

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a spot with partial or filtered sunlight.
2.Dig a hole slightly wider than the net pot.
3.Insert the sapling (with net pot) into the hole.
4.Backfill with soil and press gently.
5.Water evenly and maintain moderate moisture.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Hypoestes spp.
2.Common names: Polka Dot Plant, Freckle Face
3.Hindi: हायपोएस्टीस पौधा (Hypoestes Paudha)
4.Tamil: ஹைபோஎஸ்டிஸ் செடி (Haipoestis Chedi)
5.Telugu: హైపోఎస్టిస్ మొక్క (Haipoestis Mokka)
6.Kannada: ಹೈಪೋಎಸ್ಟಿಸ್ ಗಿಡ (Haipoestis Gida)
7.Marathi: हायपोएस्टीस झाड (Hypoestes Jhaad)
8.Malayalam: ഹൈപ്പോഎസ്റ്റിസ് ചെടി (Hypoestis Cheṭi)