CATEGORY – Creeper

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 6 to 8 inches
3.Watering – Water when the top inch of soil is dry
4.Sunlight – Full sunlight

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Moderate
2.Full Plant Height – 15 to 25 feet (with support)
3.Leaves Color – Dark green, glossy
4.Flowers – Bright orange trumpet-shaped flowers in clusters
5.Type – Ornamental climbing vine
6.Feed – Balanced fertilizer or organic compost every 4–6 weeks
7.Watering – Regular watering; prefers well-draining soil
8.Soil – Well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral soil
9.Sunlight – Full sun to partial shade
10.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–85°F (18°C–29°C); frost-sensitive

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a sunny location with well-draining soil and a vertical support structure.
2.Dig a hole twice the width and equal depth of the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) in the hole.
4.Fill in with soil, pressing gently around the base.
5.Water thoroughly, ensuring the soil stays moist but not waterlogged.
6.Provide a trellis or climbing structure for the vine to climb.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Podranea ricasii
2.Common names: Orange Trumpet Creeper, Pink Trumpet Vine, South African Trumpet Creeper
3.Hindi: नारंगी शंख फूल (Nāraṅgī Śaṅkha Phūl)
4.Tamil: ஆரஞ்சு திரட்டு (Ārañcu Tirattu)
5.Telugu: నారింజ మోటు చెట్టు (Nāriñja Mōṭu Ceṭṭu)
6.Kannada: ಆರೆಂಜ್ ಹುರುಳ (Āreñj Hurala)
7.Marathi: संत्रा शंख पुष्प (Santrā Śaṅkha Puṣpa)
8.Malayalam: ഓറഞ്ച് സ്മൈല് (Ōrañcu Sma’il)