CATEGORY – Shrub

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 6 to 10 inches
3.Watering – Moderate
4.Sunlight – Full sun to partial shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Medium
2.Full Plant Height – 4 to 6 feet
3.Leaves Color – Glossy green, serrated
4.Flowers – Bright yellow with red sepals; fruit turns black
5.Type – Ornamental flowering shrub
6.Feed – Organic compost or balanced fertilizer every 2–3 months
7.Watering – Regular watering; avoid soggy soil
8.Soil – Well-drained loamy soil
9.Sunlight – Full sun to dappled shade
10.Suitable Temperature – 20°C–35°C

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a sunny to semi-shaded location with good drainage.
2.Plant with the net pot and fill in with soil.
3.Water deeply after planting.
4.Prune after flowering to maintain shape.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Ochna kirkii
2.Common names: Mickey Mouse Plant, Bird’s Eye Bush
3.Hindi: मिकी माउस झाड़ी
4.Tamil: மிக்கி மவுஸ் செடி
5.Telugu: మిక్కీ మౌస్ మొక్క
6.Kannada: ಮಿಕ್ಕಿ ಮೌಸ್ ಗಿಡ
7.Marathi: मिकी माउस झुडूप
8.Malayalam: മിക്കി മൗസ് ചെടി