CATEGORY – Potted House Plant

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 8 to 12 inches
3.Watering – Moderate; keep soil evenly moist but not soggy
4.Sunlight – Bright, indirect light or light shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 3 to 5 feet
3.Leaves Color – Deep emerald green, broad and glossy
4.Flowers – Rare in indoor settings; typical aroid spathe and spadix
5.Fruits – Not common in cultivation
6.Type – Upright tropical foliage plant
7.Feed – Use a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during active growth
8.Watering – Water when top 1 inch of soil feels dry
9.Soil – Rich, well-aerated potting mix (aroid or peat-perlite blend)
10.Sunlight – Prefers bright filtered light; avoid harsh direct sun
11.Suitable Temperature – 18°C to 30°C

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Use a pot with good drainage.
2.Partially fill with a light, well-draining potting mix.
3.Place the sapling in the center and fill around the roots.
4.Press soil lightly to secure and water thoroughly.
5.Position the pot in a bright, shaded location indoors.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Philodendron ‘Emerald King’
2.Common names: Emerald King Philodendron
3.Hindi: एमराल्ड किंग फिलोडेंड्रॉन
4.Tamil: எமரால்ட் கிங் பிலடென்ட்ரான்
5.Telugu: ఎమెరాల్డ్ కింగ్ ఫిలోడెండ్రాన్
6.Kannada: ಎಮರಾಲ್ಡ್ ಕಿಂಗ್ ಫಿಲೋಡೆಂಡ್ರಾನ್
7.Marathi: एमराल्ड किंग फिलोडेन्ड्रॉन
8.Malayalam: എമെരാൾഡ് കിംഗ് ഫിലോഡെൻഡ്രോൺ