CATEGORY – Shrub

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 10 to 14 inches
3.Watering – Moderate; allow topsoil to dry slightly
4.Sunlight – Full sun to partial shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 6 to 10 feet
3.Leaves Color – Long, strap-like green leaves with spiny margins
4.Flowers – Fragrant male flowers used in essence extraction
5.Type – Aromatic and ornamental shrub
6.Feed – Organic compost or NPK twice a year
7.Watering – Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
8.Soil – Sandy to loamy, well-drained
9.Sunlight – Thrives in bright light
10.Suitable Temperature – 25°C–35°C; tolerates coastal humidity

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a sunny location with loose, well-draining soil.
2.Plant sapling (with net pot) at ground level.
3.Water thoroughly after planting.
4.Mulch around base to retain soil moisture.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Pandanus odorifer
2.Common names: Kewda, Screw Pine
3.Hindi: केवड़ा
4.Tamil: கேவடா
5.Telugu: కేవడా
6.Kannada: ಕೇವಡಾ
7.Marathi: केवडा
8.Malayalam: കേവട