Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
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Types
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Prunus salicina 'Methley'
Habitat
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
Forest margins, Scrubs, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
6-10
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
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
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
reseeds, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
weekly regular
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used for making green dye
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
IRIS cristata
PRUNUS salicina 'Methley'
Common Name
Crested Iris
Japanese Plum, Methley Plum
In Hindi
कलगी आइरिस
Methley Plum
In German
Crested Iris
Chinesische Pflaume
In French
Crested Iris
Prunus salicina
In Spanish
Crested Iris
Prunus salicina
In Greek
Crested Iris
Methley Plum
In Portuguese
Crested Iris
Prunus salicina
In Polish
Czubaty Iris
Methley Plum
In Latin
iubatum Iris
Methley Plum
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Iridaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Crested Iris and Methley Plum
Season and care of Crested Iris and Methley Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Crested Iris and Methley Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crested Iris season is Spring and Summer and Methley Plum season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Methley Plum is Loam while the PH of soil for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Methley Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Crested Iris and Methley Plum Physical Information
Crested Iris and Methley Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Methley Plum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Crested Iris and Methley Plum are as follows:
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Methley Plum flower color: White
- Methley Plum leaf color: Green
Care of Crested Iris and Methley Plum
Care of Crested Iris and Methley Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crested Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Methley Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Crested Iris 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.