CATEGORY – Shrub

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 8 to 12 inches
3.Watering – Keep submerged or consistently wet
4.Sunlight – Full sun to partial shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Moderate
2.Full Plant Height – 4 to 6 feet
3.Leaves Color – Blue-green with a powdery coating
4.Flowers – Purple, on tall, upright spikes
5.Type – Aquatic ornamental shrub
6.Feed – Aquatic plant fertilizer or compost tablets every 2–3 months
7.Watering – Requires constant moisture or shallow water
8.Soil – Rich, heavy loam or aquatic soil
9.Sunlight – Full sun preferred, tolerates partial shade
10.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–95°F (18°C–35°C); tolerates mild frost

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a water garden, pond margin, or large container.
2.Place the sapling with the net pot into shallow water or moist soil.
3.Ensure the crown remains above water.
4.Add gravel or stone around the base to secure.
5.Maintain water level and fertilize during growing season.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Thalia dealbata
2.Common names: Hardy Water Canna, Powdery Thalia
3.Hindi: जल कन्ना (Jal Kannā)
4.Tamil: நீர்க் கன்னா செடி (Nīrk Kannā Ceṭi)
5.Telugu: నీటి కన్నా మొక్క (Nīṭi Kannā Mokka)
6.Kannada: ನೀರಿನ ಕನ್ನಾ ಗಿಡ (Nīrina Kannā Gida)
7.Marathi: जल कॅना झुडूप (Jal Kaenā Jhudūp)
8.Malayalam: വെള്ളച്ചെടി കന്ന (Veḷḷacceṭi Kanna)