CATEGORY – Tree

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 12 to 18 inches
3.Watering – When the topsoil feels dry
4.Sunlight – Full sun

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 40 to 60 feet
3.Leaves Color – Glossy green turning red or yellow in fall
4.Flowers – Small, white to greenish
5.Type – Outdoor, avenue, ornamental, coastal planting
6.Feed – Organic compost during growth period
7.Watering – Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
8.Soil – Well-drained sandy or loamy soils
9.Sunlight – Full sun
10.Suitable Temperature – 77°F–104°F (25°C–40°C)

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Dig a hole twice the size of the root ball.
2.Place the sapling (with net pot) at the center of the hole.
3.Backfill with enriched soil and press down gently.
4.Water thoroughly and mulch to retain soil moisture.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Terminalia catappa
2.Common names: Indian Almond, Tropical Almond, Sea Almond
3.Hindi: देशी बदाम (Desi Badam)
4.Tamil: நாடன் பாதாம் (Nāṭaṉ Pātām)
5.Telugu: దేశి బాదం చెట్టు (Desi Baadam Chettu)
6.Kannada: ದೇಶಿ ಬಾದಾಮಿ (Deshi Baadaami)
7.Marathi: देशी बदाम झाड (Desi Badam Jhaad)
8.Malayalam: നാട്ടൻ ബദാം (Naattan Badam)