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 top inch of soil feels dry
4.Sunlight – Full sunlight to partial shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 3 to 5 feet
3.Leaves Color – Glossy, medium green leaves
4.Flowers – Small, pink to light rose flowers in dense clusters
5.Type – Outdoor ornamental flowering shrub
6.Feed – Use a balanced fertilizer every 4–6 weeks during active growth
7.Watering – Moderate; keep soil slightly moist but not soggy
8.Soil – Well-drained, fertile soil with organic matter
9.Sunlight – Performs best in full sun but tolerates light shade
10.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–90°F (18°C–32°C); not frost tolerant

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a sunny, well-drained site.
2.Dig a hole twice the width and depth of the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) into the hole.
4.Backfill with soil and press firmly around the base.
5.Water thoroughly and mulch to retain soil moisture and reduce weeds.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Ixora singaporensis
2.Common names: Singapore Ixora, Pink Ixora
3.Hindi: सिंगापुर इक्सोरा (Siṅgāpur Iksorā)
4.Tamil: சிங்கப்பூர் இக்சோரா (Siṅkappūr Iksōrā)
5.Telugu: సింగపూర్ ఇక్సోరా మొక్క (Siṅgapūr Iksōrā Mokka)
6.Kannada: ಸಿಂಗಪುರ್ ಇಕ್ಸೋರಾ ಗಿಡ (Siṅgapur Iksōrā Gida)
7.Marathi: सिंगापूर इक्सोरा (Siṅgāpūr Iksorā)
8.Malayalam: സിംഗപ്പൂർ ഇക്സോറ ചെടി (Siṅgappūr Iksōra Ceṭi)