CATEGORY – Potted House Plant

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 10 to 14 inches
3.Watering – Moderate; allow the topsoil to dry out slightly between waterings
4.Sunlight – Bright, indirect light preferred; tolerates filtered sunlight

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 4 to 8 feet indoors
3.Leaves Color – Dark green with a deep sheen and prominent central midrib
4.Flowers – Rare indoors; insignificant
5.Fruits – Not typically observed indoors
6.Type – Indoor foliage plant
7.Feed – Fertilize monthly with balanced houseplant fertilizer during growing season
8.Watering – Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry
9.Soil – Rich, well-draining potting soil
10.Sunlight – Prefers bright, indirect light; avoid direct harsh sun
11.Suitable Temperature – 18°C to 28°C

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Use a pot with drainage holes and partially fill with potting mix.
2.Position the sapling in the center.
3.Add more soil around the roots and press gently.
4.Water thoroughly and drain excess water.
5.Keep in a warm, bright indoor spot out of direct sun.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Ficus elastica ‘Decora’
2.Common names: Rubber Plant, India Rubber Tree
3.Hindi: रबर प्लांट
4.Tamil: ரப்பர் செடி
5.Telugu: రబ్బర్ మొక్క
6.Kannada: ರಬ್ಬರ್ ಗಿಡ
7.Marathi: रबर झाड
8.Malayalam: റബ്ബർ ചെടി