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; water when top inch is dry
4.Sunlight – Full sun to partial shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Medium
2.Full Plant Height – 4 to 6 feet
3.Leaves Color – Glossy green
4.Flowers – Twisted, star-like with long petals; cream with red or pink markings
5.Type – Outdoor ornamental shrub
6.Feed – Balanced fertilizer every 2 months
7.Watering – Moderate
8.Soil – Rich, well-drained loam
9.Sunlight – Bright sunlight to partial shade
10.Suitable Temperature – 20°C–35°C

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a well-drained location with good sunlight.
2.Plant the sapling (with net pot) and water thoroughly.
3.Mulch lightly to retain moisture.
4.Support may be needed during early growth.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Strophanthus dichotomous
2.Common names: Twisted Strophanthus, Climbing Strophanthus
3.Hindi: स्ट्रोफैंथस झाड़ी
4.Tamil: ஸ்ட்ரோபான்தஸ் செடி
5.Telugu: స్ట్రోఫాంతస్ మొక్క
6.Kannada: ಸ್ಟ್ರೋಫಾನ್ಥಸ್ ಗಿಡ
7.Marathi: स्ट्रोफँथस झुडूप
8.Malayalam: സ്‌ട്രോഫാന്ഥസ് ചെടി