CATEGORY – Tree

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 12 to 16 inches
3.Watering – Moderate; allow topsoil to dry before watering again
4.Sunlight – Full sun

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Moderate
2.Full Plant Height – 60 to 80 feet
3.Leaves Color – Green, large and rough-textured
4.Flowers – Small, white to pale bluish flowers in clusters
5.Type – Outdoor, agroforestry, timber plantations
6.Feed – Well-rotted manure or organic compost yearly
7.Watering – Moderate and deep watering during growing season
8.Soil – Deep, well-drained loamy or sandy soil
9.Sunlight – Full sun
10.Suitable Temperature – 75°F–95°F (24°C–35°C)

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Dig a deep, wide pit in open land or forestry space.
2.Place the sapling (with the net pot) upright at the center.
3.Backfill with fertile soil and gently press to secure.
4.Water thoroughly and apply mulch to retain moisture.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Tectona grandis
2.Common names: Teak Tree
3.Hindi: सागौन का पेड़ (Sāgaun ka Ped)
4.Tamil: தேக்கு மரம் (Tēkku Maram)
5.Telugu: తేగ మరం (Tēga Maram)
6.Kannada: ತೇಕ್ವು ಮರ (Tēkvu Mara)
7.Marathi: सागवान झाड (Sāgavān Jhāḍ)
8.Malayalam: തേക്കു മരം (Thekkum Maram)