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 – 20 to 30 feet
3.Leaves Color – Bright green, turning yellow to red before shedding
4.Flowers – Lavender to pink flowers in terminal clusters
5.Type – Outdoor ornamental tree
6.Feed – Organic compost or vermicompost every 2 months
7.Watering – Moderate, more frequent during dry spells
8.Soil – Well-drained fertile loam
9.Sunlight – Full sun required for optimum blooming
10.Suitable Temperature – 70°F–95°F (21°C–35°C)

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a sunny, well-drained location.
2.Dig a hole twice as wide and equal in depth to the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) in the center of the hole.
4.Refill with soil and press gently to firm the base.
5.Water thoroughly after planting to help roots settle.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Lagerstroemia thorelli
2.Common names: Thorell’s Crape Myrtle
3.Hindi: थोरेल्ल क्रेप मर्टल (Thorell Crape Myrtle)
4.Tamil: தோரெல்லி மரம் (Tōrelli Maram)
5.Telugu: థోరెల్ క్రేప్ మైర్టిల్ (Thōrell Crēp Myrtle)
6.Kannada: ಥೋರೆಲ್ ಕ್ರೇಪ್ ಮೈರ್ಟಲ್ (Thōrell Crēp Myrtle)
7.Marathi: थोरेल क्रेप मर्टल (Thorell Crēp Marṭal)
8.Malayalam: തോറെൽ ക്രേപ്പ് മൈർട്ടിൽ (Thorell Crēp Maīrṭṭil)