CATEGORY – Potted House Plant

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 6 to 10 inches
3.Watering – Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
4.Sunlight – Bright, indirect light or partial shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – Can trail or climb up to 3 to 6 feet
3.Leaves Color – Green with creamy white variegated edges
4.Flowers – Tiny and rarely noticeable indoors
5.Fruits – Small figs, rarely seen in indoor settings
6.Type – Indoor trailing or climbing foliage plant
7.Feed – Use diluted balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season
8.Watering – Maintain moderate moisture; avoid waterlogging
9.Soil – Well-draining, organic-rich soil mix
10.Sunlight – Prefers filtered light or partial shade
11.Suitable Temperature – 16°C to 28°C

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a hanging or support pot with drainage holes.
2.Fill half with well-draining potting mix.
3.Plant the sapling centrally, covering roots gently with soil.
4.Water thoroughly and drain excess.
5.Place in a well-lit location out of direct harsh sunlight.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Ficus pumila ‘Variegata’
2.Common names: Variegated Creeping Fig, Climbing Fig
3.Hindi: वरिगेटेड क्रिपिंग फिग
4.Tamil: வரிகேட்டட் க்ரீப்பிங் ஃபிக்
5.Telugu: వెరిగేటెడ్ క్రీపింగ్ ఫిగ్
6.Kannada: ವೆರಿಗೇಟೆಡ್ ಕ್ರೀಪಿಂಗ್ ಫಿಗ್
7.Marathi: व्हेरिगेटेड क्रीपिंग फिग
8.Malayalam: വെരിഗേറ്റഡ് ക്രീപ്പിങ് ഫിഗ്