CATEGORY – Potted House Plant

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 8 to 12 inches
3.Watering – Water when the topsoil begins to dry
4.Sunlight – Bright indirect light or filtered sunlight

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Moderate
2.Full Plant Height – 3 to 6 feet
3.Leaves Color – Rich green, elongated leaves
4.Flowers – Bright red bracts with tiny white flowers
5.Type – Indoor/outdoor ornamental flowering plant
6.Feed – Balanced fertilizer monthly during the growing season
7.Watering – Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained
8.Soil – Rich, moist, and well-draining soil
9.Sunlight – Prefers partial shade to dappled sunlight
10.Suitable Temperature – 18°C to 32°C (65°F to 90°F)

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a semi-shaded spot with good airflow.
2.Dig a hole as deep as the net pot.
3.Plant the sapling with the net pot directly into the soil.
4.Cover with soil and press firmly around the base.
5.Water well and mulch lightly to retain soil moisture.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Alpinia purpurata
2.Common names: Red Ginger, Pink Cone Ginger
3.Hindi: लाल अदरक (Laal Adrak)
4.Tamil: சிவப்பு இஞ்சி (Sivappu Inji)
5.Telugu: ఎర్ర అల్లం (Erra Allam)
6.Kannada: ಕೆಂಪು ಶುಂಠಿ (Kempu Shunti)
7.Marathi: लाल आले (Laal Ale)
8.Malayalam: ചുവപ്പ് ഇഞ്ചി (Chuvappu Inji)