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 – Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy
4.Sunlight – Prefers bright, indirect light

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Medium
2.Full Plant Height – 1 to 2 feet
3.Leaves Color – Glossy dark green, oval-shaped
4.Flowers – Pink or rose-colored pendulous flower clusters
5.Fruits – Small, berry-like fruits may follow flowering
6.Type – Tropical flowering foliage plant
7.Feed – Use diluted orchid fertilizer every 3–4 weeks during growth
8.Watering – Water regularly to keep soil moist; avoid waterlogging
9.Soil – Rich, well-draining potting mix with peat or coco coir
10.Sunlight – Bright but filtered light; avoid direct afternoon sun
11.Suitable Temperature – 18°C to 30°C

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a decorative pot with good drainage.
2.Fill halfway with a mix of peat moss, perlite, and potting soil.
3.Position the sapling centrally and fill in around the roots.
4.Water gently and allow excess water to drain.
5.Place in a humid, shaded bright spot indoors or in a protected veranda.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Medinilla curtisii
2.Common names: Curtis’ Medinilla, Dwarf Medinilla
3.Hindi: मेडिनिला कर्टिसी
4.Tamil: மெடிநில்லா குர்டிசி
5.Telugu: మెడినిల్లా కర్టిసీ
6.Kannada: ಮೆಡಿನಿಲ್ಲಾ ಕರ್ಚಿಸೀ
7.Marathi: मेडिनिला कर्टिसी
8.Malayalam: മെഡിനില്ല കർടിസി