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 layer of the soil feels dry
4.Sunlight – Full sunlight

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 25 to 40 feet
3.Leaves Color – Green, turning reddish before shedding
4.Flowers – Large crinkled purple to pink flowers in clusters
5.Type – Outdoor ornamental tree
6.Feed – Well-rotted compost or organic manure every 2 months
7.Watering – Moderate; more frequent during dry periods
8.Soil – Well-draining loamy or sandy soil
9.Sunlight – Full sun required for best flowering
10.Suitable Temperature – 70°F–95°F (21°C–35°C)

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a sunny planting location with good drainage.
2.Dig a hole twice the width and equal depth of the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) directly into the hole.
4.Backfill with soil and gently press to stabilize the plant.
5.Water thoroughly to settle the soil around the roots.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Lagerstroemia speciosa
2.Common names: Queen’s Crape Myrtle, Pride of India, Banaba Tree
3.Hindi: बनाबा / रानी का गुलमोहर (Banābā / Rānī kā Gulmohar)
4.Tamil: பனபா மரம் (Paṉapā Maram)
5.Telugu: బనబా చెట్టు (Banabā Cheṭṭu)
6.Kannada: ಬನಬಾ ಮರ (Banabā Mara)
7.Marathi: बणबा झाड (Baṇabā Jhāḍ)
8.Malayalam: ബനബാ മരം (Banabā Maram)