CATEGORY – Potted Seasonal

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 4 to 6 inches
3.Watering – Keep soil moist, but not soggy
4.Sunlight – Full sunlight

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 12 to 30 inches
3.Leaves Color – Light green, lobed or finely cut
4.Flowers – Single or double, cup-shaped flowers with crinkled petals
5.Type – Outdoor seasonal flowering plant
6.Feed – Balanced liquid fertilizer every 3–4 weeks
7.Watering – Moderate; allow the topsoil to dry slightly between waterings
8.Soil – Well-draining, sandy or loamy soil
9.Sunlight – Requires full sun for best blooms
10.Suitable Temperature – 50°F–75°F (10°C–24°C); thrives in cooler climates

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a sunny spot with well-draining soil.
2.Dig a hole slightly wider than the net pot.
3.Plant the sapling (with net pot) into the hole.
4.Fill in soil around it and press gently.
5.Water gently to settle the soil and keep moist during establishment.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Papaver spp.
2.Common names: Poppy, Garden Poppy
3.Hindi: खसखस का फूल (Khas-Khas Ka Phool)
4.Tamil: கசகசா பூ (Kasakasa Poo)
5.Telugu: గసగసాల పువ్వు (Gasagasāla Puvvu)
6.Kannada: ಅಫೀಮ ಹೂವು (Aphīm Hūvu)
7.Marathi: अफूचे फूल (Aphūche Phul)
8.Malayalam: കസകസ പുഷ്പം (Kasakasa Puṣpam)