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 soil dry partially before watering again
4.Sunlight – Bright, indirect sunlight

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 4 to 6 feet indoors (can grow taller in large pots)
3.Leaves Color – Deep glossy green
4.Flowers – Rarely blooms indoors; small, insignificant if present
5.Fruits – Not typically seen indoors
6.Type – Indoor foliage plant
7.Feed – Use balanced liquid fertilizer every 4–6 weeks during the growing season
8.Watering – Water thoroughly when topsoil is dry
9.Soil – Rich, well-draining potting mix
10.Sunlight – Prefers bright, indirect light; tolerates partial shade
11.Suitable Temperature – 16°C to 30°C

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a pot with adequate drainage.
2.Fill it halfway with well-draining potting soil.
3.Place the sapling upright in the center.
4.Add soil around the roots and press gently.
5.Water well and drain excess.
6.Keep in bright indirect light indoors.

ALTERNATE NAMES

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