CATEGORY – Seasonal

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 4 to 8 inches
3.Watering – When topsoil feels dry
4.Sunlight – Full sunlight to partial shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Very easy
2.Full Plant Height – 8 to 15 inches (bushy) or up to 3 feet (trailing types)
3.Leaves Color – Bright green, round and flat with long stems
4.Flowers – Trumpet-shaped in yellow, orange, and red tones
5.Type – Outdoor seasonal flowering and edible plant
6.Feed – Minimal; avoid over-fertilization to encourage blooms
7.Watering – Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
8.Soil – Well-drained, poor to average soil
9.Sunlight – Prefers full sun; tolerates light shade
10.Suitable Temperature – 55°F–85°F (13°C–29°C); dislikes extreme heat

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a spot with full sun and poor to average soil.
2.Dig a hole just larger than the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) into the hole.
4.Backfill with soil and press gently.
5.Water deeply and allow to dry slightly between watering.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Tropaeolum majus
2.Common names: Nasturtium, Indian Cress
3.Hindi: नस्ट्रशियम (Nasṭrashiyam)
4.Tamil: நாஸ்டர்ஷியம் (Nāstaṟṣiyam)
5.Telugu: నాస్టర్షియం మొక్క (Nāṣṭarṣiyaṁ Mokka)
6.Kannada: ನಾಸ್ಟರ್ಷಿಯಮ್ ಗಿಡ (Nāṣṭarṣiyam Gida)
7.Marathi: नॅस्ट्रशियम झाड (Nastrashiyam Jhāḍ)
8.Malayalam: നാസ്റ്റർഷ്യം ചെടി (Nāṣṭarṣyaṁ Cheṭi)