CATEGORY – Seasonal

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 6 to 10 inches
3.Watering – Water when topsoil begins to dry
4.Sunlight – Full sunlight

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 1.5 to 3 feet
3.Leaves Color – Light green turning red or burgundy in fall
4.Flowers – Tiny and inconspicuous; grown mainly for foliage
5.Type – Outdoor seasonal ornamental shrub
6.Feed – Apply compost or general-purpose fertilizer once a month
7.Watering – Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
8.Soil – Well-draining, sandy to loamy soil
9.Sunlight – Requires full sun for vibrant color
10.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–95°F (18°C–35°C); heat tolerant

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a sunny location with well-drained soil.
2.Dig a hole slightly larger than the net pot.
3.Insert the sapling (with net pot) into the hole.
4.Fill with soil, press down gently, and water well.
5.Water regularly during early growth and allow space for bushy expansion.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Kochia scoparia
2.Common names: Summer Cypress, Burning Bush, Firebush
3.Hindi: कोचिया झाड़ी (Kochia Jhāṛī)
4.Tamil: கோக்கியா செடி (Kōkkiyā Chedi)
5.Telugu: కొచియా మొక్క (Kochiyā Mokka)
6.Kannada: ಕೊಚಿಯಾ ಗಿಡ (Kochiya Gida)
7.Marathi: कोचिया झुडूप (Kochiyā Jhuḍūp)
8.Malayalam: കൊച്ചിയ ചെടി (Kochiya Cheṭi)