Hosta

Methley Plum

About Hosta and Methley Plum

Hosta

Methley Plum

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Fruit

Origin

Asia

Types

Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’

Prunus salicina 'Methley'

Number of Varieties

7030

0 40000

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Habitat

Forest margins, Scrubs, sluggish streams and rivers

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-86-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-2

9-1

Sunset Zone

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 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

Clump-Forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

45.70 cm300.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm300.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Lavender, Ivory

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Red, Purple

Leaf Color in Spring

Yellow, Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Slate Gray, Steel Blue

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

broad, flat

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Early Spring, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Transplanting

reseeds, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water

weekly regular

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Insects

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Birds

Allergy

Respiratory problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Erosion control

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Stomachic

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Fruits, Seeds

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Used for making green dye

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'

PRUNUS salicina 'Methley'

Common Name

Hosta

Japanese Plum, Methley Plum

In Hindi

Hosta

Methley Plum

In German

Hosta

Chinesische Pflaume

In French

Hosta

Prunus salicina

In Spanish

Hosta

Prunus salicina

In Greek

Hosta

Methley Plum

In Portuguese

Hosta

Prunus salicina

In Polish

Hosta

Methley Plum

In Latin

strone

Methley Plum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Rosales

Family

Liliaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Hosta

Prunus

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Agavoideae

Number of Species

7030

1 27800

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Properties of Hosta and Methley Plum

Wondering what are the properties of Hosta and Methley Plum? We provide you with everything About Hosta and Methley Plum. Hosta doesn't have thorns and Methley Plum doesn't have thorns. Also Hosta does not have fragrant flowers. Hosta has allergic reactions like and Methley Plum has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Hosta and Methley Plum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Hosta and Methley Plum

Season and care of Hosta and Methley Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Methley Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Methley Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Methley Plum is Loam while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Methley Plum is Acidic, Neutral.

Hosta and Methley Plum Physical Information

Hosta and Methley Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Methley Plum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Methley Plum are as follows:

Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Methley Plum flower color: White
Methley Plum leaf color: Green

Care of Hosta and Methley Plum

Care of Hosta and Methley Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta 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 Hosta 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.