CATEGORY – Shrub

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 6 to 10 inches
3.Watering – Keep soil evenly moist
4.Sunlight – Partial shade to filtered sunlight

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 1 to 1.5 feet
3.Leaves Color – Bright green, fine and narrow
4.Flowers – Rarely flowers; foliage is the main attraction
5.Type – Outdoor/Indoor ornamental grass
6.Feed – Light compost or diluted fertilizer every 2 months
7.Watering – Moderate; do not allow soil to completely dry
8.Soil – Moist, well-draining soil
9.Sunlight – Best in partial shade
10.Suitable Temperature – 60°F–90°F (15°C–32°C); does not tolerate frost

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a spot with filtered sunlight or partial shade.
2.Dig a hole equal to the size of the net pot.
3.Insert the sapling along with the net pot.
4.Backfill with soil and firm gently around the base.
5.Water thoroughly after planting.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Pogonatherum paniceum
2.Common names: Baby Panda Bamboo, Dwarf Bamboo Grass
3.Hindi: बेबी पांडा घास (Baby Panda Ghās)
4.Tamil: குட்டி பாண்டா புல் (Kuṭṭi Pāṇṭā Pul)
5.Telugu: బేబీ పాండా గడ్డి (Bēbī Pāṇḍā Gaddi)
6.Kannada: ಬೇಬಿ ಪಾಂಡಾ ಹುಲ್ಲು (Bēbi Pāṇḍā Hullu)
7.Marathi: बाळ पांडा गवत (Bāḷ Pāṇḍā Gavat)
8.Malayalam: ബെബി പാണ്ടാ പുൽ (Bebi Pāṇṭā Pul)