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 feels dry
4.Sunlight – Full sunlight to light shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 3 to 5 feet
3.Leaves Color – Bright green, fine and delicate
4.Flowers – Bright yellow, star-shaped, blooming in clusters
5.Type – Outdoor, ornamental shrub
6.Feed – Use compost or a balanced fertilizer every 2–3 months
7.Watering – Moderate; more frequent during hot, dry spells
8.Soil – Well-draining, fertile soil
9.Sunlight – Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade
10.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–95°F (18°C–35°C); not frost tolerant

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a sunny, well-drained location.
2.Dig a hole twice as wide and as deep as the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) into the hole.
4.Backfill with soil and press firmly around the base.
5.Water deeply after planting and apply mulch to retain moisture.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Galphimia gracilis
2.Common names: Shower of Gold, Thryallis
3.Hindi: पीत पुष्प झाड़ी (Peet Pushp Jhāṛī)
4.Tamil: மஞ்சள் மலர் செடி (Mañcaḷ Malar Ceṭi)
5.Telugu: పసుపు పుష్ప మొక్క (Pasupu Puṣpa Mokka)
6.Kannada: ಹಳದಿ ಹೂವಿನ ಗಿಡ (Haḷadi Hūvina Gida)
7.Marathi: पिवळी फुलांची झुडूप (Pivaḷī Phulañcī Jhudūp)
8.Malayalam: മഞ്ഞപ്പൂക്കളുടെ ചെടി (Maññappūkkaḷuṭe Ceṭi)