CATEGORY – Shrub

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 4 to 6 inches
3.Watering – Aquatic; keep submerged in shallow water
4.Sunlight – Full sun

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Moderate
2.Full Plant Height – Leaves spread 2–4 feet across water surface
3.Leaves Color – Round, green with occasional reddish hues
4.Flowers – Blue to violet, star-shaped, fragrant
5.Type – Aquatic ornamental
6.Feed – Aquatic fertilizer tablets monthly
7.Watering – Needs to be submerged in water
8.Soil – Clay-loam or aquatic planting mix
9.Sunlight – Full sun
10.Suitable Temperature – 70°F–90°F (21°C–32°C)

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Use a wide, shallow container with heavy loamy soil.
2.Place the sapling in the center, keeping crown above soil.
3.Submerge container in a pond or water tub with 6–12 inches of water above soil.
4.Place in full sunlight.
5.Avoid moving water or fountains.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Nymphaea caerulea
2.Common names: Blue Egyptian Lotus, Sacred Blue Lily
3.Hindi: नील कमल (Nīl Kamal)
4.Tamil: நீல தாமரை (Nīla Thāmarai)
5.Telugu: నీల కమలం (Nīla Kamalam)
6.Kannada: ನೀಲಿ ಕಮಲ (Nīli Kamala)
7.Marathi: निळं कमळ (Niḷa Kamaḷ)
8.Malayalam: നീല താമര (Nīla Thāmara)