CATEGORY – Tree

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 12 to 16 inches
3.Watering – Water when topsoil dries
4.Sunlight – Full sun

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Moderate
2.Full Plant Height – 50 to 80 feet (depending on species)
3.Leaves Color – Large green leaves with a rough texture
4.Flowers – Small pale white to bluish in terminal clusters
5.Type – Outdoor, timber plantations, landscaping
6.Feed – Organic compost yearly, rich in nutrients
7.Watering – Moderate; ensure deep watering during dry spells
8.Soil – Fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soil
9.Sunlight – Full sun
10.Suitable Temperature – 75°F–95°F (24°C–35°C)

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select an open sunny spot with deep soil.
2.Place sapling (with net pot) into a prepared pit.
3.Backfill and compact the soil around the root zone.
4.Water deeply and apply mulch to retain moisture.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Tectona species
2.Common names: Teak varieties, Teak trees
3.Hindi: सागौन प्रजाति (Sāgaun Prajāti)
4.Tamil: தேக்கு இனங்கள் (Tēkku Iṉaṅkaḷ)
5.Telugu: తేగ జాతులు (Tēga Jātulu)
6.Kannada: ತೇಕ್ವು ಜಾತಿಗಳು (Tēkvu Jātigaḷu)
7.Marathi: सागवान जाती (Sāgavān Jātī)
8.Malayalam: തേക്കു സ്പീഷീസ് (Thekku Species)