CATEGORY – Creeper

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 6 to 8 inches
3.Watering – Moderate; water when topsoil begins to dry
4.Sunlight – Full sun to partial shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – Spreads or climbs up to 10 to 15 feet with support
3.Leaves Color – Small, opposite green leaves with a slightly leathery texture
4.Flowers – Small, white, fragrant flowers borne in clusters, bloom in warmer months
5.Fruits – Small black berries occasionally seen
6.Type – Fragrant, evergreen flowering creeper
7.Feed – Use organic compost or balanced fertilizer every 6–8 weeks during active growth
8.Watering – Regular watering; do not allow soil to completely dry out
9.Soil – Well-draining fertile soil enriched with organic matter
10.Sunlight – Prefers full sun; blooms well in partial shade too
11.Suitable Temperature – 20°C to 38°C

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a location with partial to full sun and nearby support.
2.Dig a pit larger than the root ball and loosen the soil.
3.Mix compost into the soil and fill halfway.
4.Place the sapling near the support and backfill gently.
5.Water thoroughly and provide initial tying if needed.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Jasminum sessiliflorum
2.Common names: Wild Jasmine, Sessile-flowered Jasmine
3.Hindi: जंगली चमेली
4.Tamil: காட்டுச் மல்லிகை
5.Telugu: అడవి మల్లెతీగ
6.Kannada: ಕಾಡು ಮಲ್ಲಿಗೆ ಬೆಳೆ
7.Marathi: रान चमेली
8.Malayalam: കാട്ടു മല്ലി വളര്ന്ന ചെടി