Wild Plum Plant
Prunus domestica, or Wild Plum, is a hardy tree growing 4-6m, prefers loamy, well-drained soil, full sun, and has edible fruits with medicinal uses.
Habit
Tree
Height
3-5 meters
Growth
Medium
Soil
Loamy, well-drained
Shade
Full
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Europe, Asia
Climatic Condition
Temperate
Temperature (°)
15-25
Humidity (%)
60-70
Potting media
Fertile loamy soil
Fertilizers
Potassium-rich
Watering
Moderate
Plant Weight
500-600 grams
Flowering Time
Spring to Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0-7.5
Water Ph level
6.5-7.0
Soil EC
0.3-0.4 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
High
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
20-30 years
Health Benefits
Rich in antioxidants, improves digestion, promotes skin health
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loam, 25% compost, 25% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4-6 weeks with balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Brown Rot, Black Knot, Leaf Curl, Aphids, Root Knot Nematodes.
Brown, sunken areas on fruit, Dark galls on branches, Distorted, curled leaves, yellowing leaves, Galls on roots, stunted growth.
Remove affected fruit, improve air circulation, Prune affected branches, neem oil, Use marigold as trap crop, organic mulch.
Fungicides with copper or mancozeb, Fungicides containing thiophanate-methyl, Fungicides with copper or sulfur, Imidacloprid-based insecticides, Nematicides.