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; let the topsoil dry slightly between waterings
4.Sunlight – Bright, indirect light to maintain leaf variegation

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy to Moderate
2.Full Plant Height – 4 to 6 feet indoors
3.Leaves Color – Variegated with green, creamy white, and pinkish hues
4.Flowers – Rare and inconspicuous indoors
5.Fruits – Rarely produced indoors
6.Type – Indoor foliage plant
7.Feed – Use a diluted balanced fertilizer every 4–6 weeks during active growth
8.Watering – Water when the top 1 inch of soil is dry
9.Soil – Well-draining, rich potting mix
10.Sunlight – Prefers filtered light; avoid direct afternoon sun
11.Suitable Temperature – 18°C to 28°C

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a medium-sized pot with drainage holes.
2.Fill halfway with well-draining soil mix.
3.Set the sapling upright in the center.
4.Backfill with soil and gently press around the base.
5.Water well and allow excess to drain.
6.Place in a bright indoor spot with indirect light.

ALTERNATE NAMES

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