CATEGORY – Potted House Plant

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 4 to 8 inches
3.Watering – Moderate; allow top layer of soil to dry before watering again
4.Sunlight – Bright, indirect light or partial shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Very Easy
2.Full Plant Height – Up to 10 to 12 inches
3.Leaves Color – Glossy green on top with purple undersides
4.Flowers – Tiny white flowers in boat-shaped purple bracts
5.Fruits – Rare in indoor cultivation
6.Type – Indoor dwarf ornamental foliage plant
7.Feed – Use a balanced houseplant fertilizer monthly during active growth
8.Watering – Water moderately; avoid waterlogging
9.Soil – Well-draining, loose potting mix with organic matter
10.Sunlight – Prefers bright, indirect light; tolerates shade
11.Suitable Temperature – 18°C to 30°C

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Use a small to medium-sized pot with good drainage.
2.Add well-draining potting mix halfway into the pot.
3.Place the sapling centrally and fill soil around the base.
4.Water gently and allow excess water to drain.
5.Keep in bright, filtered light indoors; rotate periodically for even growth.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Rhoeo spathacea ‘Compacta’
2.Common names: Compact Boat Lily, Dwarf Moses-in-the-Cradle, Compact Rhoeo
3.Hindi: कॉम्पैक्ट बोट लिली
4.Tamil: குறும்படகு செடி
5.Telugu: చిన్న పడవ మొక్క
6.Kannada: ಸಣ್ಣ ಹಡಗಿನ ಹೂವಿನ ಗಿಡ
7.Marathi: कॉम्पॅक्ट बोट लिली
8.Malayalam: ചെറുതായ ബോട്ട് ലിലി