CATEGORY– Shrub

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 6 to 10 inches
3.Watering – Keep soil evenly moist
4.Sunlight – Bright indirect sunlight to partial shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy to Moderate
2.Full Plant Height – 2 to 4 feet
3.Leaves Color – Medium green, oval
4.Flowers – White with red to bronze bracts resembling shrimp
5.Type – Outdoor/Indoor ornamental flowering shrub
6.Feed – Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4–6 weeks during growing season
7.Watering – Regular; avoid soggy soil
8.Soil – Well-draining potting mix or garden soil
9.Sunlight – Filtered sunlight or partial shade
10.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–90°F (18°C–32°C); sensitive to cold

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a site with filtered sunlight or partial shade.
2.Dig a hole as wide and deep as the net pot.
3.Insert the sapling with its net pot into the hole.
4.Cover with soil and press gently around the plant.
5.Water well and mulch to retain moisture.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Justicia brandegeeana
2.Common names: Shrimp Plant, Mexican Shrimp Plant
3.Hindi: झींगा फूल झाड़ी (Jhīṅgā Phool Jhāṛī)
4.Tamil: இறால் மலர் செடி (Iṟāl Malar Ceṭi)
5.Telugu: రొయ్యపు పుష్ప మొక్క (Roya Puṣpa Mokka)
6.Kannada: ಚಿಪ್ಪು ಹೂವಿನ ಗಿಡ (Chippu Hūvina Gida)
7.Marathi: झिंगा फुलांची झुडूप (Jhīṅgā Phulañcī Jhudūp)
8.Malayalam: ചെമ്മീൻപൂവിൻ ചെടി (Cemmīn Pūvin Ceṭi)