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; avoid waterlogging
4.Sunlight – Partial shade to filtered sunlight

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 2 to 3 feet
3.Leaves Color – Medium green, lance-shaped
4.Flowers – Yellow bracts with white tubular flowers
5.Type – Tropical flowering shrub
6.Feed – Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4–6 weeks
7.Watering – Regular; allow topsoil to dry
8.Soil – Rich, well-drained soil
9.Sunlight – Best in partial shade
10.Suitable Temperature – 20°C–30°C

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a partially shaded location.
2.Plant the sapling with the net pot.
3.Water thoroughly and maintain slight soil moisture.
4.Deadhead spent flowers for fresh growth.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Pachystachys lutea
2.Common names: Lollipop Plant, Golden Shrimp Plant
3.Hindi: पीला श्रिम्प प्लांट
4.Tamil: மஞ்சள் லாலிபாப் செடி
5.Telugu: పసుపు శ్రింప్ మొక్క
6.Kannada: ಹಳದಿ ಲಾಲಿಪಾಪ್ ಗಿಡ
7.Marathi: पिवळा श्रिम्प झुडूप
8.Malayalam: മഞ്ഞ ലോളിപ്പോപ്പ് ചെടി