Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Madagascar
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, Scrubs, sluggish streams and rivers
Hot climate regions, Humid climates, Loamy soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
10-15
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
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
weekly regular
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Magnesium, Nitrogen, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Bark beetles, Moth, Ring Rot, Rust, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Soil Compaction, Sun
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Flies, Mites, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Respiratory problems
drowsiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Stomachic
Anemia, Chronic fatigue, Cyanide Poisoning, Digestion problems, Emmoiliant, Fights Depression, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used for making green dye
Basketary, Biomass for fuel, For making oil, Jelly, Sometimes used for making wine, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS salicina 'Methley'
HYOPHORBE lagenicaulis
Common Name
Japanese Plum, Methley Plum
Bottle Palm
In Hindi
Methley Plum
Palm
In German
Chinesische Pflaume
Palme
In French
Prunus salicina
Paume
In Spanish
Prunus salicina
Palma
In Greek
Methley Plum
Παλάμη
In Portuguese
Prunus salicina
Palma
In Polish
Methley Plum
Palma
In Latin
Methley Plum
Vero
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Prunus
Archontophoenix
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Areceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Arecoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Methley Plum and Bottle Palm
Season and care of Methley Plum and Bottle Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Methley Plum and Bottle Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Methley Plum season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Bottle Palm season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Methley Plum is Loam and for Bottle Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Methley Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Bottle Palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Methley Plum and Bottle Palm Physical Information
Methley Plum and Bottle Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Methley Plum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Bottle Palm height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Methley Plum and Bottle Palm are as follows:
Methley Plum flower color: White
Methley Plum leaf color: Green
Bottle Palm flower color: White and Ivory
- Bottle Palm leaf color: Green
Care of Methley Plum and Bottle Palm
Care of Methley Plum and Bottle Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Methley Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bottle Palm pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Methley Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottle Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.