CATEGORY – Seasonal

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

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

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 10 to 18 inches
3.Leaves Color – Bright green, ovate leaves
4.Flowers – Small, golden-yellow daisy-like flowers
5.Type – Outdoor seasonal flowering plant
6.Feed – Balanced liquid fertilizer every 3–4 weeks
7.Watering – Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
8.Soil – Well-drained sandy or loamy soil
9.Sunlight – Requires full sun for best flowering
10.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–95°F (18°C–35°C); heat and humidity tolerant

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a location that receives full sun.
2.Dig a hole slightly wider than the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) into the hole.
4.Fill in with soil and press down gently.
5.Water well and maintain even moisture during early growth.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Melampodium paludosum
2.Common names: Butter Daisy, Gold Medallion Flower
3.Hindi: बटर डेज़ी (Butter Daisy)
4.Tamil: மெலம்போடியம் செடி (Melampōṭiyam Chedi)
5.Telugu: మెలంపోడియం మొక్క (Melampōḍiyam Mokka)
6.Kannada: ಮೆಲಂಪೋಡಿಯಂ ಗಿಡ (Melampōḍiyam Gida)
7.Marathi: मेलँपोडियम झाड (Melampodium Jhāḍ)
8.Malayalam: മെലമ്പോഡിയം ചെടി (Melampōḍiyam Cheṭi)