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; water when the topsoil feels dry
4.Sunlight – Prefers bright, indirect light or partial shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 10 to 14 inches
3.Leaves Color – Green with creamy yellow stripes; purple underside
4.Flowers – Tiny white flowers in purple bracts (cradle-like structure)
5.Fruits – Rarely seen indoors
6.Type – Indoor variegated foliage plant
7.Feed – Apply a balanced fertilizer monthly during growing season
8.Watering – Keep soil moderately moist; avoid overwatering
9.Soil – Well-draining, slightly sandy or organic-rich mix
10.Sunlight – Bright, filtered light enhances variegation
11.Suitable Temperature – 18°C to 30°C

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a pot with proper drainage holes.
2.Add well-draining potting soil up to half the pot height.
3.Place the sapling gently in the center and backfill with soil.
4.Water well and let excess drain completely.
5.Keep in a well-lit indoor location with filtered sunlight to maintain variegation.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Rhoeo spathacea ‘Vittata’
2.Common names: Vittata Boat Lily, Variegated Moses-in-the-Cradle, Yellow Striped Rhoeo
3.Hindi: वरिगेटेड बोट लिली / र्होयो वित्ता
4.Tamil: வரைகோட்டுள்ள படகு செடி
5.Telugu: వరిగేటెడ్ పడవ మొక్క
6.Kannada: ವರ್ಣಚಿತ್ರಿತ ಹಡಗಿನ ಹೂ ಗಿಡ
7.Marathi: पट्टेदार बोट लिली
8.Malayalam: വരിക്കുള്ള ബോട്ട് ലിലി