CATEGORY – Shrub

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 6 to 10 inches
3.Watering – Moderate; allow topsoil to dry slightly
4.Sunlight – Full sun preferred

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 2 to 4 feet
3.Leaves Color – Green, ovate, toothed
4.Flowers – Blue-violet, on thin upright spikes
5.Type – Pollinator-friendly flowering shrub
6.Feed – Organic compost monthly
7.Watering – Moderate
8.Soil – Sandy or loamy, well-drained
9.Sunlight – Full sun to partial shade
10.Suitable Temperature – 20°C–35°C

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a spot with sunlight and good drainage.
2.Place sapling (with net pot) in soil and water deeply.
3.Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
4.Trim periodically to maintain compact growth.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Stachytarpheta indica
2.Common names: Indian Snakeweed, Blue Porterweed
3.Hindi: नीला स्नेकवीड
4.Tamil: நீல ஸ்நேக்வீட்
5.Telugu: బ్లూ స్నేక్వీడ్
6.Kannada: ನೀಲಿ ಸ್ನೇಕ್ವೀಡ್
7.Marathi: निळा स्नेकवीड
8.Malayalam: നീല സ്നേക്ക്വീഡ്