Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Types
Prunus salicina 'Methley'
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Habitat
Forest margins, Scrubs, sluggish streams and rivers
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USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
weekly regular
Needs watering once a week, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Respiratory problems
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Stomachic
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for making green dye
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PRUNUS salicina 'Methley'
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Common Name
Japanese Plum, Methley Plum
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
In Hindi
Methley Plum
चुकंदर
In German
Chinesische Pflaume
Rübe
In French
Prunus salicina
betterave
In Spanish
Prunus salicina
remolacha
In Greek
Methley Plum
παντζάρι
In Portuguese
Prunus salicina
beterraba
In Polish
Methley Plum
buraczany
In Latin
Methley Plum
cui pendens sicula beta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Caryophyllidae
Family
Rosaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Methley Plum and Beet
Season and care of Methley Plum and Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Methley Plum and Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Methley Plum season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Beet season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Methley Plum is Loam and for Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Methley Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Beet is Neutral.
Methley Plum and Beet Physical Information
Methley Plum and Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Methley Plum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Methley Plum and Beet are as follows:
Methley Plum flower color: White
Methley Plum leaf color: Green
Beet flower color: Red and Green
- Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Methley Plum and Beet
Care of Methley Plum and Beet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Methley Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Beet pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Methley Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Beet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.