CATEGORY – Shrub

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 8 to 12 inches
3.Watering – Low to moderate
4.Sunlight – Full sun to light shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 2 to 3 feet
3.Leaves Color – Slender green blades
4.Flowers – Pinkish-white feathery plumes
5.Type – Ornamental grass
6.Feed – Light compost annually in spring
7.Watering – Moderate; drought-tolerant
8.Soil – Well-drained sandy or loamy soil
9.Sunlight – Full sun preferred
10.Suitable Temperature – 18°C–35°C

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a sunny location with well-drained soil.
2.Plant with the net pot and firm soil around it.
3.Water thoroughly after planting.
4.Trim back old foliage before new growth emerges.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Pennisetum orientale
2.Common names: Oriental Fountain Grass
3.Hindi: ओरिएंटल फव्वारा घास
4.Tamil: கிழக்கு ஃபவுன்டன் புல்
5.Telugu: ఓరియంటల్ ఫౌంటైన్ గడ్డి
6.Kannada: ಓರಿಯಂಟಲ್ ಫೌಂಟನ್ ಗ್ಯಾಸು
7.Marathi: ओरिएंटल फाउंटन गवत
8.Malayalam: ഓറിയന്റൽ ഫൗണ്ടൻ പുല്