Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Japan
Types
European plum, Gages, Japanese plum
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Sandy areas, Wet ground
Damp shady woods, foothill woods, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, White
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Violet, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze, Ivory
Indigo, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Pink
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Grass like
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Regular watering during dry periods
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Beetles, Mites
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching, Vomiting
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Brain disease, Cancer, Cellular Health, constipation, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems
Antipyretic, Antiscrophulatic, Antitussive, Aphrodisiac
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics
useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PRUNUS domestica 'Brooks'
OPHIOPOGON japonicus
Common Name
Plum
Mondo grass, lily turf, snakebeard
In German
Pflaume
Mondo Grass
In French
prune
Mondo Grass
In Spanish
ciruela
Ophiopogon planiscapus
In Greek
Δαμάσκηνο
Mondo Grass
In Portuguese
ameixa
Mondo Grass
In Polish
Śliwka
Mondo Grass
In Latin
Plum
Mondo Grass
Phylum
Vascular plant
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Plum and Mondo Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Plum and Mondo Grass? We provide you with everything About Plum and Mondo Grass. Plum has thorns and Mondo Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Plum does not have fragrant flowers. Plum has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching and Vomiting and Mondo Grass has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching 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 Plum and Mondo Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Plum and Mondo Grass
Season and care of Plum and Mondo Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Plum and Mondo Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Plum season is Early Spring and Late Winter and Mondo Grass season is Early Spring and Late Winter. The type of soil for Plum is Clay, Sandy and for Mondo Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Plum is Acidic and for Mondo Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Plum and Mondo Grass Physical Information
Plum and Mondo Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Plum height is 609.60 cm and width 457.20 cm whereas Mondo Grass height is 10.20 cm and width 2.30 cm. The color specification of Plum and Mondo Grass are as follows:
Care of Plum and Mondo Grass
Care of Plum and Mondo Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mondo Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Plum needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mondo Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.