CATEGORY – Potted House Plant

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 12 to 18 inches
3.Watering – Moderate to regular; keep soil moist but not soggy
4.Sunlight – Bright indirect light or partial sunlight

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Moderate
2.Full Plant Height – 4 to 6 feet
3.Leaves Color – Deep green, large, and banana-like
4.Flowers – Pendulous, red and yellow bracts resembling lobster claws
5.Fruits – Rare in indoor conditions
6.Type – Tropical flowering ornamental plant
7.Feed – Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-3 weeks during growth period
8.Watering – Keep consistently moist during active growth
9.Soil – Rich, well-drained, organic potting mix
10.Sunlight – Prefers filtered sunlight or dappled shade
11.Suitable Temperature – 20°C to 32°C

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a large pot with drainage holes.
2.Fill halfway with a nutrient-rich potting mix.
3.Position the sapling upright and backfill with soil.
4.Water thoroughly and allow drainage.
5.Place in a bright, warm, and humid spot indoors or in a shaded outdoor space.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Heliconia rostrata
2.Common names: Hanging Lobster Claw, False Bird of Paradise
3.Hindi: लटकता लॉबस्टर पंजा
4.Tamil: தொங்கும் லாப்ஸ்டர் கிளா ஹெலிகோனியா
5.Telugu: తలకిందుల లాబ్స్టర్ పంజా హెలికోనియా
6.Kannada: ತೂಗು ಲಾಬ್ಸ್ಟರ್ ಕ್ಲಾ ಹೆಲಿಕೋನಿಯಾ
7.Marathi: लटकणारा लॉबस्टर पंजा
8.Malayalam: തൂങ്ങുന്ന ലോബ്സ്റ്റർ ക്ലോ ഹെലികോണിയ