CATEGORY – Potted House Plant

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 5 to 8 inches
3.Watering – Keep soil lightly moist; avoid waterlogging
4.Sunlight – Bright, indirect light

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Moderate
2.Full Plant Height – 1.5 to 3 feet
3.Leaves Color – Dark green with white veins
4.Flowers – Rarely blooms indoors; white spathe-type inflorescence
5.Type – Indoor ornamental foliage plant
6.Feed – Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during growing season
7.Watering – Regular, with well-drained soil
8.Soil – Peat-based potting mix with perlite or sand
9.Sunlight – Prefers filtered sunlight
10.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–85°F (18°C–29°C); avoid cold drafts

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a pot with drainage holes and fill halfway with soil mix.
2.Insert sapling (with net pot) into the pot.
3.Fill remaining space with soil and press gently.
4.Water thoroughly and allow excess to drain.
5.Place in a warm, humid location with indirect light.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Alocasia amazonica
2.Common names: African Mask Plant, Elephant Ear, Kris Plant
3.Hindi: अफ्रीकन मास्क प्लांट
4.Tamil: ஆப்பிரிக்கன் மாஸ்க் செடி
5.Telugu: ఆఫ్రికన్ మాస్క్ మొక్క
6.Kannada: ಆಫ್ರಿಕನ್ ಮಾಸ್ಕ್ ಸಸಿ
7.Marathi: आफ्रिकन मास्क वनस्पती
8.Malayalam: ആഫ്രിക്കൻ മാസ്ക് പ്ലാന്റ്