CATEGORY – Potted House Plant

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 4 to 6 inches
3.Watering – Moderate; allow the top layer of soil to dry slightly between waterings
4.Sunlight – Bright, indirect light or partial shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 6 to 12 inches
3.Leaves Color – Small, bright green, and fleshy
4.Flowers – Tiny, greenish; not showy
5.Fruits – Not present in common cultivation
6.Type – Low-growing, mat-forming indoor foliage plant
7.Feed – Use a diluted balanced liquid fertilizer once every 4–6 weeks in the growing season
8.Watering – Maintain light moisture; avoid letting the soil dry out completely
9.Soil – Light, well-draining potting mix with peat or compost
10.Sunlight – Prefers filtered light or partial shade
11.Suitable Temperature – 18°C to 28°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: Pilea microphylla
2.Common names: Artillery Plant, Rockweed, Gunpowder Plant
3.Hindi: आर्टिलरी प्लांट
4.Tamil: ஆர்டில்லரி செடி
5.Telugu: ఆర్టిలరీ ప్లాంట్
6.Kannada: ಆರ್‌ಟಿಲ್ಲರಿ ಸಸ್ಯ
7.Marathi: आर्टिलरी प्लांट
8.Malayalam: ആർട്ടിലറി പ്ലാന്റ്