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 – Low to moderate; allow topsoil to dry before watering
4.Sunlight – Low to medium indirect light

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Very Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 1.5 to 2 feet
3.Leaves Color – Dark green, elongated and leathery
4.Flowers – Small, purplish-brown, often hidden at the base
5.Type – Foliage plant
6.Feed – Mild liquid fertilizer every 6-8 weeks during growing season
7.Watering – Water sparingly; overwatering can cause root rot
8.Soil – Well-draining potting mix
9.Sunlight – Indirect light to full shade
10.Suitable Temperature – 15°C to 28°C

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a pot with drainage holes.
2.Use well-aerated potting soil with compost.
3.Place the sapling in the center and fill around it with soil.
4.Water lightly and place in a shaded indoor area.
5.Avoid direct sunlight to prevent leaf burn.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Aspidistra elatior
2.Common names: Cast Iron Plant, Bar Room Plant
3.Hindi: कास्ट आयरन प्लांट
4.Tamil: இரும்பு தாவரம்
5.Telugu: కాస్ట్ ఐరన్ మొక్క
6.Kannada: ಕಾಸ್ಟ್ ಐರನ್ ಗಿಡ
7.Marathi: कास्ट आयर्न वनस्पती
8.Malayalam: കാസ്റ്റ് അയണ്‍ ചെടി