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 – Moderate; allow the topsoil to dry slightly between waterings
4.Sunlight – Bright, indirect light to maintain vivid variegation

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 10 to 14 inches
3.Leaves Color – Green with pink and cream stripes; purple underside
4.Flowers – Small white flowers within purple bracts (cradle-like structure)
5.Fruits – Rarely appears indoors
6.Type – Indoor variegated ornamental foliage plant
7.Feed – Apply a diluted balanced fertilizer once a month in active growth seasons
8.Watering – Keep soil moderately moist but avoid sogginess
9.Soil – Light, well-draining potting mix with organic matter
10.Sunlight – Prefers bright, filtered light; direct sun can scorch the leaves
11.Suitable Temperature – 18°C to 30°C

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a small pot with good drainage holes.
2.Fill it halfway with light, well-draining soil.
3.Place the sapling in the center and backfill with soil around the roots.
4.Water thoroughly and drain off excess water.
5.Keep in a location with indirect bright light to enhance foliage color.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Rhoeo spathacea ‘Tricolor’
2.Common names: Tricolor Boat Lily, Tricolor Moses-in-the-Cradle, Tricolor Oyster Plant
3.Hindi: ट्राइकलर बोट लिली
4.Tamil: மூன்று நிற படகு செடி
5.Telugu: త్రివర్ణ పడవ మొక్క
6.Kannada: ತ್ರಿವರ್ಣ ಹಡಗಿನ ಗಿಡ
7.Marathi: त्रिवर्ण बोट लिली
8.Malayalam: ത്രിവർണ്ണ ബോട്ട് ലിലി