CATEGORY – Seasonal

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 4 to 7 inches
3.Watering – When topsoil feels dry
4.Sunlight – Full sunlight

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 1 to 2 feet
3.Leaves Color – Medium green, oval-shaped with serrated edges
4.Flowers – Spikes of tubular flowers, predominantly red but also in purple, pink, and white
5.Type – Outdoor seasonal flowering plant
6.Feed – Use compost or balanced fertilizer every 3–4 weeks
7.Watering – Moderate; do not overwater
8.Soil – Well-drained, fertile soil
9.Sunlight – Requires full sun for best flowering
10.Suitable Temperature – 60°F–95°F (15°C–35°C)

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a sunny, well-drained planting site or large pot.
2.Dig a hole just large enough to accommodate the net pot.
3.Insert the sapling (with net pot) directly into the hole.
4.Cover with soil and press down gently.
5.Water thoroughly and mulch lightly if needed.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Salvia spp.
2.Common names: Scarlet Sage, Salvia
3.Hindi: सेज फूल / साल्विया (Sej Phool / Sālviya)
4.Tamil: சால்வியா (Sālviyā)
5.Telugu: సాల్వియా (Sālviyā)
6.Kannada: ಸಾಲ್ವಿಯಾ (Sālviyā)
7.Marathi: साल्व्हिया (Sālwhiyā)
8.Malayalam: സാൽവിയ (Sālviya)