Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Middle Africa
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Arusha, Caturra, Charrieriana
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Well Drained
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs high amount of water, Needs Very high moisture, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pinching, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Half strength liquid fertilizer every other week, Weak liquid fertilizer throughout the growing season
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Insects, pollinators
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
allergic reaction
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for skin
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Headache, Migraines, Weight loss
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Beans
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as an ingredient in coffee, Used for its medicinal properties
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edible, Hedges, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
COFFEA arabica
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Arabian Coffee plant
Nutmeg
In Hindi
Arabian Coffee Plant
जायफल
In German
Arabian Kaffeepflanze
Muskatnuss
In French
Arabian Usine Café
noix de muscade
In Spanish
Planta del café Arábiga
nuez moscada
In Greek
Ο αραβικός καφές Φυτών
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Planta do café Arábica
noz-moscada
In Polish
Arabian Coffee roślin
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
Planta Arabs Coffee
nutmeg
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Magnoliales
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Ixoroideae
Myrtoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Arabian Coffee and Nutmeg
Season and care of Arabian Coffee and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Arabian Coffee and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arabian Coffee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nutmeg season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arabian Coffee is Loam and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arabian Coffee is Neutral and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Arabian Coffee and Nutmeg Physical Information
Arabian Coffee and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Arabian Coffee height is 365.76 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Arabian Coffee and Nutmeg are as follows:
Arabian Coffee flower color: White
Arabian Coffee leaf color: Green
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
- Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Arabian Coffee and Nutmeg
Care of Arabian Coffee and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arabian Coffee pruning is done Pinching, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Arabian Coffee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.