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 consistently moist
4.Sunlight – Full sun to partial shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 1 to 2 feet
3.Leaves Color – Green with white or cream stripes
4.Flowers – Inconspicuous; grown for foliage
5.Type – Outdoor ornamental grass
6.Feed – Balanced fertilizer once every 2–3 months
7.Watering – Moderate; regular watering in dry weather
8.Soil – Moist, well-drained soil
9.Sunlight – Full sun to part shade
10.Suitable Temperature – 55°F–85°F (13°C–30°C); moderately frost tolerant

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a location with good light and moist soil.
2.Dig a hole as wide and deep as the net pot.
3.Insert the sapling (with the net pot) into the hole.
4.Backfill with soil and press gently.
5.Water thoroughly after planting.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Phalaris arundinacea ‘Picta’ (commonly referred as Ribbon Grass)
2.Common names: Ribbon Grass, Gardener’s Garters
3.Hindi: रिबन घास (Riban Ghās)
4.Tamil: ரிப்பன் புல் (Rippaṉ Pul)
5.Telugu: రిబ్బన్ గడ్డి (Ribban Gaddi)
6.Kannada: ರಿಬನ್ ಹುಲ್ಲು (Riban Hullu)
7.Marathi: रिबन गवत (Riban Gavat)
8.Malayalam: റിബ്ബൺ പുൽ (Ribbaṇ Pul)