CATEGORY – Tree

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 8 to 12 inches
3.Watering – When the top layer of the soil feels dry
4.Sunlight – Full sun

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 40 to 60 feet
3.Leaves Color – Light to medium green, bipinnate
4.Flowers – White, fragrant, tubular flowers in bunches
5.Type – Outdoor ornamental and avenue tree
6.Feed – Organic compost or vermicompost every 2 months
7.Watering – Regular, moderate watering; allow slight drying between waterings
8.Soil – Well-drained loamy or sandy soil
9.Sunlight – Full sun
10.Suitable Temperature – 68°F–100°F (20°C–38°C)

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a location with ample sunlight and space to grow tall.
2.Dig a pit twice as wide and equal in depth to the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with the net pot) upright in the center.
4.Backfill the pit with enriched soil and press lightly.
5.Water thoroughly to help the plant establish.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Millingtonia hortensis
2.Common names: Indian Cork Tree, Tree Jasmine, Akash Neem
3.Hindi: नीम चमेली (Nīm Chamelī)
4.Tamil: மருகொன்றை (Marukonrai)
5.Telugu: ఆకాశ నిమ్మ (Ākāśa Nimma)
6.Kannada: ಆಕಾಶ ನಿಂಬೆ (Ākāsha Nimbe)
7.Marathi: आकाश नीम (Ākāś Nīm)
8.Malayalam: ആകാശ നിമ്മ (Ākāśa Nimma)