CATEGORY – Tree

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 8 to 12 inches
3.Watering – When the topsoil begins to dry
4.Sunlight – Full sun to partial shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 25 to 40 feet (depending on species)
3.Leaves Color – Glossy green, sometimes wavy-edged
4.Flowers – Small, greenish-yellow or pale in color, mildly fragrant
5.Type – Outdoor ornamental, avenue tree, screening
6.Feed – Organic compost every 2 months
7.Watering – Moderate, allowing top layer to dry between watering
8.Soil – Well-draining sandy or loamy soil
9.Sunlight – Full sun to partial shade
10.Suitable Temperature – 70°F–95°F (21°C–35°C)

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a sunny to semi-shaded spot with good soil drainage.
2.Dig a hole twice the width of the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) into the hole.
4.Fill the soil around it and gently press to secure.
5.Water thoroughly after planting.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Polyalthia spp.
2.Common names: Ashoka Tree (general group), Green Champa, Mast Tree (depending on species)
3.Hindi: पॉलिअल्थिया प्रजातियाँ (Polyalthia Prajātiyā̃)
4.Tamil: பலியல்தியா இனங்கள் (Paliyalthiyā Iṉaṅkaḷ)
5.Telugu: పాలియాల్తియా జాతులు (Pāliyāltiyā Jātulu)
6.Kannada: ಪಾಲಿಯಾಲ್ತಿಯಾ ಪ್ರಜಾತಿಗಳು (Pāliyāltiyā Prajātigaḷu)
7.Marathi: पॉलिअल्थिया प्रजाती (Polyalthia Prajāti)
8.Malayalam: പോളിയാൽത്തിയ വർഗ്ഗങ്ങൾ (Pōḷiyālttiya Varggaṅṅaḷ)