CATEGORY – Tree

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 6 to 10 inches
3.Watering – When the topsoil feels dry
4.Sunlight – Full sun

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Moderate
2.Full Plant Height – 50 to 60 feet
3.Leaves Color – Pale green, broadly oval
4.Flowers – Small, yellowish-white
5.Type – Outdoor, medicinal gardens, avenue plantations
6.Feed – Organic compost or cow dung manure once every month during the growing season
7.Watering – Moderate; water deeply during dry periods
8.Soil – Well-drained, sandy loam or clay loam
9.Sunlight – Full sun
10.Suitable Temperature – 68°F–100°F (20°C–38°C)

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil.
2.Dig a pit twice the size of the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) into the pit and fill with soil.
4.Firm the soil gently and water thoroughly.
5.Stake the sapling if needed for initial support.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Terminalia bellirica
2.Common names: Bahera, Beleric, Bastard Myrobalan
3.Hindi: बहेरा (Bahera)
4.Tamil: தண்ரிக்காய் (Thanrikkai)
5.Telugu: తంత్రికాయ (Tantrikaya)
6.Kannada: ತೇರಕಾಯ (Terakāyi)
7.Marathi: बेहडा (Behada)
8.Malayalam: താന്റിക്ക (Thantrikka)