Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern India
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Types
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Prunus salicina 'Methley'
Habitat
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
Forest margins, Scrubs, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Trident shaped
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
reseeds, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
weekly regular
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
Dizziness, Stomach pain
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for making green dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Aegle marmelos
PRUNUS salicina 'Methley'
Common Name
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
Japanese Plum, Methley Plum
In Hindi
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
Methley Plum
In German
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
Chinesische Pflaume
In French
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
Prunus salicina
In Spanish
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
Prunus salicina
In Greek
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
Methley Plum
In Portuguese
Fruta de Bael
Prunus salicina
In Polish
Kleiszcze smakowite
Methley Plum
In Latin
Bilwa
Methley Plum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Bael and Methley Plum
Season and care of Bael and Methley Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Bael and Methley Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bael season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Methley Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bael is Loam, Sand and for Methley Plum is Loam while the PH of soil for Bael is Neutral and for Methley Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Bael and Methley Plum Physical Information
Bael and Methley Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Methley Plum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Bael and Methley Plum are as follows:
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Methley Plum flower color: White
- Methley Plum leaf color: Green
Care of Bael and Methley Plum
Care of Bael and Methley Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Methley Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bael needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Methley Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.