CATEGORY – Potted House Plant

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 6 to 10 inches
3.Watering – Keep soil slightly moist, avoid waterlogging
4.Sunlight – Bright, indirect light or dappled sunlight

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Moderate
2.Full Plant Height – Up to 6 feet (in containers)
3.Leaves Color – Bright green, fishtail-shaped
4.Flowers – Small purple to red flowers, rarely blooms indoors
5.Type – Tropical ornamental palm
6.Feed – Palm fertilizer every 2-3 months during growing season
7.Watering – Regular, allow top inch to dry between watering
8.Soil – Well-draining, rich organic mix
9.Sunlight – Partial shade to bright indirect light
10.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–85°F (18°C–29°C)

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a deep pot with good drainage.
2.Use a mix of potting soil, sand, and compost for aeration.
3.Plant the sapling firmly and ensure the roots are covered.
4.Water gently and place in a semi-shaded area for establishment.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Aiphanes caryotifolia
2.Common names: Fishtail Palm, Carioid Aiphanes
3.Hindi: मछली पूंछ पाम (Machhli Poonch Palm)
4.Tamil: மீன் வால் பாம் (Mīn Vāl Pām)
5.Telugu: చేప వాల పామ్ (Chepa Vāla Pām)
6.Kannada: ಮೀನಿನತೆ ಹಿಂಡು ಪಾಮ್ (Mīninathe Hindu Pām)
7.Marathi: मासे शेपटी पाम (Māse Śepti Pām)
8.Malayalam: മീൻ വാൽ പാം (Mīn Vāl Pām)