CATEGORY – Shrub

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 6 to 10 inches
3.Watering – Water when the topsoil feels dry
4.Sunlight – Full sunlight for vigorous flowering

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 6 to 10 feet
3.Leaves Color – Long, narrow, leathery green leaves
4.Flowers – Double-layered, rose-like blooms in pink, red, or white
5.Type – Outdoor ornamental flowering shrub
6.Feed – Balanced fertilizer every 6–8 weeks during growing season
7.Watering – Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
8.Soil – Well-draining, sandy or loamy soil
9.Sunlight – Requires full sun; minimum 6 hours of direct sunlight
10.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–100°F (18°C–38°C); highly heat-tolerant

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a sunny, well-drained spot in your garden.
2.Dig a hole twice the width and depth of the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) into the hole.
4.Backfill with soil and press gently around the base.
5.Water deeply after planting and mulch to retain moisture.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Nerium oleander ‘Flore-Pleno’
2.Common names: Double Oleander, Flore-Pleno Oleander
3.Hindi: डबल कनेर (Ḍabal Kaner)
4.Tamil: இரட்டைக் கந்நேரு (Iraṭṭai Kanneeru)
5.Telugu: డబుల్ గన్నేరు (Ḍabul Gannēru)
6.Kannada: ಡಬಲ್ ಗನ್ನೇರ (Ḍabal Gannēra)
7.Marathi: दुहेरी कण्हेर (Duhērī Kaṇhēr)
8.Malayalam: ഇരട്ട ഒലിയാണ്ടർ (Iraṭṭa Oliyānḍar)