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 top inch of soil feels dry
4.Sunlight – Bright indirect sunlight

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 3 to 6 feet (indoors)
3.Leaves Color – Glossy medium to dark green
4.Flowers – Rarely flowers indoors; red flowers in mature outdoor specimens
5.Type – Tropical indoor foliage plant
6.Feed – General-purpose liquid fertilizer monthly during growing season
7.Watering – Moderate; allow partial drying between waterings
8.Soil – Well-draining potting mix with peat and perlite
9.Sunlight – Bright, indirect light; tolerates low light
10.Suitable Temperature – 60°F–85°F (16°C–29°C)

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a medium-sized pot with good drainage.
2.Fill with a rich, well-draining potting mix.
3.Place the sapling at the center and backfill soil around roots.
4.Water thoroughly and place in a bright indoor spot.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Schefflera actinophylla
2.Common names: Umbrella Tree, Octopus Tree, Queensland Umbrella Tree
3.Hindi: छतरी पेड़ (Chhatri Ped)
4.Tamil: குடை மரம் (Kuṭai Maram)
5.Telugu: గొడుగు చెట్టు (Goḍugu Cheṭṭu)
6.Kannada: ಛತ್ರಿ ಮರ (Chhatri Mara)
7.Marathi: छत्री झाड (Chhatri Jhāḍ)
8.Malayalam: കുടമ്പുളി മരം (Kuṭampuḷi Maram)