Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Brassia allenii, Brassia caudata, Brassia cochleata
Myristica fragrans
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H2
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Plum, Sienna
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Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Occasional light liquid fertilizer
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
-
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
-
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
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
-
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
BRASSIA arcuigera
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Arching Brassia, Arching Spider Orchid, Orchid
Nutmeg
In Hindi
Arching Brassia plant
जायफल
In German
Arching Brassia Pflanze
Muskatnuss
In French
plante Arching Brassia
noix de muscade
In Spanish
planta de arqueo Brassia
nuez moscada
In Greek
φυτό κύρτωση Brassia
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
planta arqueamento Brassia
noz-moscada
In Polish
Wyginając Brassia roślin
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
Curva Brassia herba
nutmeg
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Magnoliales
Family
Orchidaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Arching Brassia and Nutmeg
Season and care of Arching Brassia and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Arching Brassia and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arching Brassia season is Summer and Fall and Nutmeg season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Arching Brassia is and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arching Brassia is and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Arching Brassia and Nutmeg Physical Information
Arching Brassia and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Arching Brassia height is 50.80 cm and width 66.04 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Arching Brassia and Nutmeg are as follows:
Arching Brassia flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Plum and Sienna
Arching Brassia leaf color: Green
Nutmeg flower color:
- Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Arching Brassia and Nutmeg
Care of Arching Brassia and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arching Brassia pruning is done and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Arching Brassia 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.