CATEGORY – Potted Seasonal

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 2 to 4 inches
3.Watering – Allow soil to dry between watering
4.Sunlight – Full sunlight

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Very easy
2.Full Plant Height – 4 to 8 inches
3.Leaves Color – Succulent, cylindrical green leaves
4.Flowers – Small, rose-like blooms in bright colors
5.Type – Outdoor seasonal flowering succulent
6.Feed – Use compost or light liquid feed once a month
7.Watering – Low; drought-tolerant
8.Soil – Sandy, well-draining soil
9.Sunlight – Requires full sun to bloom profusely
10.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–100°F (18°C–38°C); heat-tolerant

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a hot, sunny area with sandy, well-drained soil.
2.Dig a shallow hole just larger than the net pot.
3.Insert the sapling (with net pot) into the hole.
4.Fill in with soil and firm gently.
5.Water lightly and avoid overwatering.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Portulaca grandiflora
2.Common names: Moss Rose, Sun Rose, Purslane
3.Hindi: नौकुम्भी / चमक फूल (Naukumbhi / Chamak Phool)
4.Tamil: முல்லுக்கீரை பூ (Mullukkīrai Pū)
5.Telugu: మూలుకూర పువ్వు (Mūlukūra Puvvu)
6.Kannada: ಮುಳ್ಳು ಸೊಪ್ಪು ಹೂವು (Mullu Soppu Hoovu)
7.Marathi: घोल फुल (Ghol Phul)
8.Malayalam: മൊള്ളിച്ചെടി പൂവ് (Moḷlicheṭi Pūv)