CATEGORY – Shrub

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 8 to 12 inches
3.Watering – Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
4.Sunlight – Full sun

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 3 to 4 feet
3.Leaves Color – Narrow, green
4.Flowers – Pinkish-purple, bottlebrush-like plumes
5.Type – Ornamental grass
6.Feed – Compost or slow-release fertilizer in spring
7.Watering – Low to moderate
8.Soil – Well-drained, sandy to loamy
9.Sunlight – Requires full sunlight
10.Suitable Temperature – 20°C–38°C

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil.
2.Plant with the net pot and water thoroughly.
3.Prune spent flowers and trim old leaves seasonally.
4.Ideal as a border or mass planting feature.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Pennisetum ruppellii
2.Common names: Fountain Grass, Purple Fountain Grass
3.Hindi: फव्वारा घास
4.Tamil: ஃபவுன்டன் கிராஸ்
5.Telugu: ఫౌంటైన్ గడ్డి
6.Kannada: ಫೌಂಟನ್ ಗ್ಯಾಸು
7.Marathi: फव्वारा गवत
8.Malayalam: ഫൗണ്ടൻ പുല്