Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
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Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Prunus salicina 'Methley'
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Forest margins, Scrubs, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-10
Sunset Zone
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
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
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
reseeds, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water twice a day in the initial period
weekly regular
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
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Used for making green dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
PRUNUS salicina 'Methley'
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Japanese Plum, Methley Plum
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Methley Plum
In German
Hortensie
Chinesische Pflaume
In French
Hortensia
Prunus salicina
In Spanish
Hortensia
Prunus salicina
In Greek
υδραγεία
Methley Plum
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Prunus salicina
In Polish
Hortensja
Methley Plum
In Latin
Hibiscus
Methley Plum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Hydrangea and Methley Plum
Wondering what are the properties of Hydrangea and Methley Plum? We provide you with everything About Hydrangea and Methley Plum. Hydrangea doesn't have thorns and Methley Plum doesn't have thorns. Also Hydrangea does not have fragrant flowers. Hydrangea has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Methley Plum has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Hydrangea and Methley Plum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Methley Plum
Season and care of Hydrangea and Methley Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Methley Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Methley Plum season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Methley Plum is Loam while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Methley Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Hydrangea and Methley Plum Physical Information
Hydrangea and Methley Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Methley Plum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Methley Plum are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Methley Plum flower color: White
- Methley Plum leaf color: Green
Care of Hydrangea and Methley Plum
Care of Hydrangea and Methley Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hydrangea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Methley Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hydrangea 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.