CATEGORY – Seasonal

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 feels dry
4.Sunlight – Full sun to partial shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 18 to 36 inches
3.Leaves Color – Light green, soft and slightly sticky
4.Flowers – Tubular, star-like flowers in white, pink, red, or green
5.Type – Outdoor seasonal flowering plant
6.Feed – Balanced liquid fertilizer every 3–4 weeks
7.Watering – Moderate; consistent moisture preferred
8.Soil – Well-drained, fertile soil
9.Sunlight – Performs best in full sun; tolerates light shade
10.Suitable Temperature – 60°F–85°F (16°C–29°C); sensitive to frost

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a spot with full sun or partial shade.
2.Dig a hole slightly wider than the net pot.
3.Insert the sapling (with net pot) into the hole.
4.Fill in with soil, firm gently around the base.
5.Water well and maintain even soil moisture.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Nicotiana alata
2.Common names: Flowering Tobacco, Jasmine Tobacco
3.Hindi: निकोटियाना फूल (Nikotiyānā Phool)
4.Tamil: நிகோஷியானா செடி (Nikoṣiyāṉā Chedi)
5.Telugu: నికోషియానా మొక్క (Nikoṣiyānā Mokka)
6.Kannada: ನಿಕೋಟಿಯಾನಾ ಗಿಡ (Nikotiyānā Gida)
7.Marathi: निकोटियाना झाड (Nikotiyānā Jhāḍ)
8.Malayalam: നിക്കോട്ടിയാന ചെടി (Nikkōṭiyāna Cheṭi)