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; let the topsoil dry slightly between waterings
4.Sunlight – Bright, indirect light

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 2.5 to 4 feet
3.Leaves Color – Deep green leaves with reddish tints; stems are red to burgundy
4.Flowers – Rarely flowers indoors
5.Fruits – Not present in common cultivation
6.Type – Upright/bushy indoor foliage plant
7.Feed – Use a balanced liquid fertilizer every 4–6 weeks in the growing season
8.Watering – Maintain moderate moisture; avoid water stagnation
9.Soil – Loose, well-draining, organic-rich potting mix
10.Sunlight – Prefers filtered light or partial shade
11.Suitable Temperature – 18°C to 30°C

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a pot with good drainage.
2.Fill halfway with potting mix.
3.Place the sapling upright and fill the remaining space with soil.
4.Press gently and water thoroughly.
5.Keep in bright but indirect light and maintain regular watering.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Philodendron ‘Red Duchess’
2.Common names: Red Duchess Philodendron
3.Hindi: रेड डचेस फिलोडेंड्रॉन
4.Tamil: ரெட் டச்செஸ் பிலடென்ட்ரான்
5.Telugu: రెడ్ డచెస్ ఫిలోడెండ్రాన్
6.Kannada: ರೆಡ್ ಡಚೆಸ್ ಫಿಲೋಡೆಂಡ್ರಾನ್
7.Marathi: रेड डचेस फिलोडेंड्रॉन
8.Malayalam: റെഡ് ഡച്ചസ് ഫിലോഡെൻഡ്രോൺ