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 – When topsoil is dry to the touch
4.Sunlight – Bright indirect light to partial shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy to moderate
2.Full Plant Height – 3 to 6 feet (indoors), taller outdoors
3.Leaves Color – Glossy green or green with variegation (in variegated cultivars)
4.Flowers – Rare indoors; small, red or orange when present
5.Type – Evergreen foliage plant
6.Feed – Balanced liquid fertilizer once a month during growing season
7.Watering – Moderate; allow the soil to dry slightly between watering
8.Soil – Well-drained loamy soil or potting mix
9.Sunlight – Indirect bright light or partial shade
10.Suitable Temperature – 16°C–28°C

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a medium pot with good drainage.
2.Fill with a well-aerated potting mix.
3.Place the sapling centrally and fill soil around it.
4.Water thoroughly and place in bright, indirect light.
5.Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Schefflera arboricola
2.Common names: Dwarf Umbrella Tree, Hawaiian Schefflera
3.Hindi: ड्वार्फ छतरी पेड़
4.Tamil: குட்டை குடை மரம்
5.Telugu: చిన్న గొడుగు చెట్టు
6.Kannada: ಲಘು ಛತ್ರಿ ಮರ
7.Marathi: बुटका छत्री झाड
8.Malayalam: ചെറുകുടകൊടി