Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Types
Prunus salicina 'Methley'
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
Forest margins, Scrubs, sluggish streams and rivers
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
8-11
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
reseeds, Stem Planting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
weekly regular
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Respiratory problems
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Stomachic
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Root
Other Uses
Used for making green dye
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PRUNUS salicina 'Methley'
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Japanese Plum, Methley Plum
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
Methley Plum
Umbrella Plant
In German
Chinesische Pflaume
Dach-Anlage
In French
Prunus salicina
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
Prunus salicina
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
Methley Plum
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
Prunus salicina
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
Methley Plum
parasol roślin
In Latin
Methley Plum
O Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Methley Plum and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Methley Plum and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Methley Plum and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Methley Plum season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Methley Plum is Loam and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Methley Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Methley Plum and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Methley Plum and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Methley Plum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Methley Plum and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Methley Plum flower color: White
Methley Plum leaf color: Green
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Methley Plum and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Methley Plum and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Methley Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Umbrella Sedge pruning is done 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 Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.