Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Herbs, Perennial
Origin
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South-Eastern Asia
Types
Prunus salicina 'Methley'
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Habitat
Forest margins, Scrubs, sluggish streams and rivers
Semi desert, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
9-11
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
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
weekly regular
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
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Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Stomachic
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making green dye
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS salicina 'Methley'
Justicia adhatoda
Common Name
Japanese Plum, Methley Plum
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
In Hindi
Methley Plum
अडुळसा, अडुसा
In German
Chinesische Pflaume
Indisches Lungenkraut
In French
Prunus salicina
Justicia adhatoda
In Spanish
Prunus salicina
Justicia adhatoda
In Greek
Methley Plum
Justicia adhatoda
In Portuguese
Prunus salicina
Justicia adhatoda
In Polish
Methley Plum
Justicia adhatoda
In Latin
Methley Plum
Justicia adhatoda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Scrophulariales
Family
Rosaceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Methley Plum and Malabar nut
Season and care of Methley Plum and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Methley Plum and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Methley Plum season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Methley Plum is Loam and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Methley Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Methley Plum and Malabar nut Physical Information
Methley Plum and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Methley Plum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Methley Plum and Malabar nut are as follows:
Methley Plum flower color: White
Methley Plum leaf color: Green
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Methley Plum and Malabar nut
Care of Methley Plum and Malabar nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Methley Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Malabar nut pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Methley Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Malabar nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.