CATEGORY- Medicinal Plants

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 5 to 7 inches
3.Watering – When the top layer of soil begins to dry
4.Sunlight – Full to partial sunlight

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Medium
2.Full Plant Height – 2 to 4 feet
3.Leaves Color – Pale green, lance-shaped
4.Flowers – Small, greenish-yellow with purple streaks
5.Type – Outdoor, medicinal herb
6.Feed – Organic compost every 1–2 months
7.Watering – Moderate; avoid waterlogging
8.Soil – Moist, well-draining loam or clay-loam
9.Sunlight – Prefers 5–7 hours of sunlight daily
10.Suitable Temperature – 50°F–75°F (10°C–24°C); thrives in cooler hilly climates

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a cool, well-ventilated spot with indirect or filtered sunlight.
2.Dig a hole slightly wider than the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) in the hole.
4.Cover with soil and gently press around the base.
5.Water lightly and maintain consistent soil moisture.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Swertia chirata
2.Common names: Chirata, Indian Gentian, Bitter Stick
3.Hindi: चिरायता (Chirayata)
4.Tamil: சிராயத்தை (Sirāyaththai)
5.Telugu: చిరాయిత (Chirāyita)
6.Kannada: ಚಿರಾಯತೆ (Chirāyate)
7.Marathi: चिरायता (Chirāyatā)
8.Malayalam: ചിരായത്ത (Chirāyatha)