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 moist but not soggy
4.Sunlight – Indirect light or partial shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy to moderate
2.Full Plant Height – 1 to 3 feet
3.Leaves Color – Deep green, pinnate and leathery
4.Flowers – Non-flowering (reproduces via spores)
5.Type – Fern, ornamental foliage
6.Feed – Diluted liquid fertilizer every 4–6 weeks during active growth
7.Watering – Frequent, keep humidity high
8.Soil – Moist, rich, well-draining fern mix
9.Sunlight – Indirect or filtered light
10.Suitable Temperature – 60°F–80°F (16°C–27°C)

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a shallow but wide pot with drainage.
2.Use a moisture-retentive potting mix designed for ferns.
3.Gently place the sapling and press soil around roots firmly.
4.Water well and maintain consistent humidity levels.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Blechnum species
2.Common names: Hard Fern, Water Fern, Blechnum Fern
3.Hindi: ब्लेक्नम फर्न (Bleknam Pharn)
4.Tamil: பிளெக்னம் அரிப்பு (Pḷekṉam Arippu)
5.Telugu: బ్లెక్నం ఫెర్న్ (Bleknaṁ Fern)
6.Kannada: ಬ್ಲೆಚ್ನಮ್ ಫರ್ನ್ (Blechnam Pharn)
7.Marathi: ब्लेच्नम फर्न (Blechnam Pharn)
8.Malayalam: ബ്ലെക്നം ഫേൺ (Bleknam Phēṟn)