CATEGORY- Medicinal Plants

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 5 to 8 inches
3.Watering – When the top inch of soil is dry
4.Sunlight – Full sun to partial shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 2 to 3 feet
3.Leaves Color – Grayish-green, soft, ovate with scalloped edges
4.Flowers – Small, pale lavender or white with purple spots
5.Type – Outdoor/Indoor herbaceous medicinal plant
6.Feed – Balanced organic fertilizer once every 6–8 weeks
7.Watering – Moderate; allow soil to dry slightly between watering
8.Soil – Well-drained loamy or sandy soil
9.Sunlight – Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade
10.Suitable Temperature – 55°F–85°F (13°C–29°C); prefers mild climates

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a sunny to partially shaded location with well-draining soil.
2.Dig a hole slightly larger than the net pot.
3.Insert the sapling (with net pot) into the hole.
4.Fill in with soil and press gently around the base.
5.Water well and mulch lightly to retain moisture.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Nepeta cataria
2.Common names: Catnip, Catmint, Field Balm
3.Hindi: कैटनिप (Catnip)
4.Tamil: கட்ட்நிப் (Catnip)
5.Telugu: క్యాట్‌నిప్ (Catnip)
6.Kannada: ಕ್ಯಾಟ್‌ನಿಪ್ (Catnip)
7.Marathi: कैटनिप (Catnip)
8.Malayalam: കാറ്റ്നിപ് (Catnip)