CATEGORY – Tree

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 6 to 10 inches
3.Watering – When the top inch of soil is dry
4.Sunlight – Full sunlight

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 20 to 30 feet
3.Leaves Color – Green, turning yellow or red before shedding
4.Flowers – Lavender to pink, crinkled flowers in upright clusters
5.Type – Outdoor, ornamental avenue tree
6.Feed – Compost or vermicompost every 2 months
7.Watering – Moderate; regular watering during dry periods
8.Soil – Well-draining loam or sandy loam
9.Sunlight – Needs full sun for best flowering
10.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–95°F (18°C–35°C); tolerates heat well

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a sunny site with well-draining soil.
2.Dig a hole twice the width and equal depth of the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) in the hole.
4.Fill in with soil and press gently around the base.
5Water well and mulch around the base to retain moisture.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Lagerstroemia flos-reginae
2.Common names: Pride of India, Queen’s Flower, Banaba Tree
3.Hindi: जरुल / रानी का फूल (Jarul / Rānī kā Phool)
4.Tamil: தரள மரம் (Taraḷa Maram)
5.Telugu: జరుల చెట్టు (Jarula Cheṭṭu)
6.Kannada: ಜರುಲ್ ಮರ (Jarul Mara)
7.Marathi: जारुळ झाड (Jāruḷ Jhāḍ)
8.Malayalam: ജാരുൾ മരം (Jāruḷ Maram)