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; keep soil slightly moist
4.Sunlight – Bright, indirect light or partial sun

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 10 to 18 inches
3.Leaves Color – Medium green, lance-shaped leaves
4.Flowers – Small, pink, trumpet-like blooms appearing intermittently
5.Fruits – Capsule-like seed pods; rare indoors
6.Type – Flowering ornamental plant
7.Feed – Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 4–6 weeks during growing season
8.Watering – Water when topsoil feels dry; avoid soggy conditions
9.Soil – Well-draining, fertile potting mix
10.Sunlight – Prefers bright indirect light to partial sunlight
11.Suitable Temperature – 20°C to 30°C

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Use a pot with proper drainage holes and fill it halfway with potting mix.
2.Center the sapling and gently fill in around the roots with more soil.
3.Water the plant thoroughly and drain excess water.
4.Place it in a well-lit spot with indirect sunlight.
5.Avoid overwatering and ensure good air circulation.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Ruellia rosea
2.Common names: Pink Wild Petunia, Pink Ruellia, Ruellia Pink
3.Hindi: रुएलिया रोज़िया / गुलाबी रुएलिया
4.Tamil: ருயெல்லியா ரோசியா
5.Telugu: రూయెల్లియా రోజియా
6.Kannada: ರುಯೆಲಿಯಾ ರೋಸಿಯಾ
7.Marathi: रुएलिया रोसिया
8.Malayalam: റുവെലിയ റോസിയ