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 – Moderate; let the top inch of soil dry out between waterings
4.Sunlight – Bright, indirect light

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy to Medium
2.Full Plant Height – 2 to 3 feet (may trail or climb with support)
3.Leaves Color – Light green, needle-like leaves
4.Flowers – Small, white fragrant flowers followed by reddish berries
5.Type – Herbaceous climber
6.Feed – Organic compost or mild liquid fertilizer monthly
7.Watering – Keep evenly moist; avoid waterlogging
8.Soil – Well-draining, loamy soil
9.Sunlight – Partial shade to filtered light
10.Suitable Temperature – 18°C to 30°C

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a medium-sized pot with good drainage.
2.Fill with a mixture of garden soil and compost.
3.Plant the sapling carefully and pat down the soil.
4.Water thoroughly and place in partial shade.
5.Train it with a small trellis if you prefer vertical growth.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Asparagus racemosus
2.Common names: Shatavari, Indian Asparagus
3.Hindi: शतावरी (Shatavari)
4.Tamil: தண்ணீர் விளக்கு (Tanneer Vilakku)
5.Telugu: శతావరి
6.Kannada: ಶತಾವರಿ
7.Marathi: शतावरी
8.Malayalam: ശതാവരി