CATEGORY – Tree

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 10 to 15 inches
3.Watering – When soil is completely dry
4.Sunlight – Full sun

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 10 to 20 feet
3.Leaves Color – Light green, fleshy
4.Flowers – Small, greenish-white in clusters
5.Type – Outdoor, drought-tolerant landscapes, medicinal gardens
6.Feed – Organic compost once in spring
7.Watering – Low; water deeply but infrequently
8.Soil – Sandy, saline, or well-draining poor soils
9.Sunlight – Full sun
10.Suitable Temperature – 77°F–104°F (25°C–40°C)

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a sunny, dry location with minimal water accumulation.
2.Dig a pit twice the size of the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) in the center of the pit.
4.Fill with loose soil and firm it gently around the base.
5.Water once and allow the soil to dry completely between waterings.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Salvadora persica
2.Common names: Toothbrush Tree, Meswak, Mustard Tree
3.Hindi: पीलू / मेस्वाक (Peelu / Meswak)
4.Tamil: செங்கொட்டி (Ceṅkoṭṭi)
5.Telugu: పీలుగు చెట్టు (Pīlugu Chettu)
6.Kannada: ಪೀಲೂ ಮರ (Pīlū Mara)
7.Marathi: पीलू झाड (Pīlū Jhāḍ)
8.Malayalam: പീലൂ മരം (Pīlū Maram)