CATEGORY– Palm

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 1 to 1.5 feet
3.Watering – Moderate; allow the topsoil to dry slightly between watering
4.Sunlight – Prefers full sun to partial shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 20 to 40 feet
3.Leaves Color – Dark green fan-shaped leaves with silvery undersides
4.Flowers – Yellowish, branched inflorescences appear in spring on mature plants
5.Fruits – Small, blue-black drupes (non-edible)
6.Type – Cold-hardy, slow-growing ornamental palm
7.Feed – Use a balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring and midsummer
8.Watering – Regular but avoid waterlogging; drought-tolerant once established
9.Soil – Well-drained sandy or loamy soil
10.Sunlight – Full sun to partial shade
11.Suitable Temperature – -10°C to 40°C

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a location with sun to partial shade and good air circulation.
2.Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball and slightly deeper.
3.Fill the base with compost-enriched soil.
4.Place the sapling upright and backfill gently, firming the soil.
5.Water deeply after planting and mulch to retain moisture.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Trachycarpus fortunei
2.Common names: Windmill Palm, Chinese Windmill Palm
3.Hindi: ट्रैकीकार्पस पाम
4.Tamil: சின்ன சக்கர பனை
5.Telugu: ట్రాకీ కార్పస్ తాటి చెట్టు
6.Kannada: ಟ್ರಾಕಿಕಾರ್ಪಸ್ ತಾಳಿಗಿಡ
7.Marathi: ट्रॅकीकार्पस पाम
8.Malayalam: ട്രാക്കി കാർപസ് പനമരം