CATEGORY- Medicinal Plants

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 6 to 9 inches
3.Watering – Keep soil consistently moist
4.Sunlight – Partial shade to filtered sunlight

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Moderate
2.Full Plant Height – 2 to 3 feet
3.Leaves Color – Dark green, lance-shaped
4.Flowers – Small, white to pink, in clusters
5.Fruit – Small, round, purplish-black berries
6.Type – Outdoor, medicinal shrub
7.Feed – Organic compost every 1–2 months
8.Watering – Regular; prefers moist soil conditions
9.Soil – Fertile, well-drained, loamy or clay soil
10.Sunlight – Prefers partial sunlight; avoid harsh direct sun
11.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–85°F (18°C–29°C); grows well in humid, subtropical climates

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a location with filtered sunlight and moist, fertile soil.
2.Dig a hole slightly larger than the net pot.
3.Insert the sapling (with net pot) into the hole.
4.Cover with soil and press gently to secure it.
5.Water thoroughly and keep the soil consistently moist.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Rauwolfia serpentina
2.Common names: Indian Snakeroot, Ranwolfia, Serpentina, Sarpagandha
3.Hindi: सरपगंधा (Sarpagandha)
4.Tamil: சணபங்கா (Saṇapaṅkā)
5.Telugu: సర్పగంధ (Sarpagandha)
6.Kannada: ಸರ್ಪಗಂಧಾ (Sarpagandhā)
7.Marathi: सरपगंधा (Sarpagandhā)
8.Malayalam: സർപഗന്ധ (Sarpagandha)