CATEGORY- Shrub

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 6 to 10 inches
3.Watering – When the top inch of soil is dry
4.Sunlight – Full sun to partial shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 5 to 8 feet
3.Leaves Color – Glossy green
4.Flowers – Bright red, tubular, clustered
5.Type – Ornamental flowering shrub
6.Feed – Compost or balanced fertilizer every 2 months
7.Watering – Moderate; regular watering during dry spells
8.Soil – Well-draining fertile soil, sandy or loamy
9.Sunlight – Full sun to partial shade
10.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–90°F (18°C–32°C); thrives in tropical/subtropical climates

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a sunny to partially shaded spot with well-draining soil.
2.Dig a hole twice the width and equal depth of the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) carefully into the hole.
4.Backfill soil and gently firm around the base.
5.Water well and mulch to retain moisture.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Cestrum elegans
2.Common names: Red Cestrum, Elegant Jessamine
3.Hindi: लाल सेस्ट्रम (Lāl Sestram)
4.Tamil: சிவப்பு செஸ்ட்ரம் (Sivappu Sestram)
5.Telugu: ఎర్ర సెస్ట్రమ్ (Erra Sestram)
6.Kannada: ಕೆಂಪು ಸೆಸ್ಟ್ರಮ್ (Kempu Sestram)
7.Marathi: लाल सेस्ट्रम (Lāl Sestram)
8.Malayalam: ചുവപ്പ് സെസ്ട്രം (Chuvappu Sestram)