Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
V. × heilbornii
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Vegetative Reproduction
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove shoots
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose 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
Drought, Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
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
Digestive disorders
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used in making champagne
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
VASCONCELLEA x heilbornii
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Babaco, Mountain Papaya
Nutmeg
In German
Babaco
Muskatnuss
In French
Babaco
noix de muscade
In Spanish
Babaco
nuez moscada
In Greek
Babaco
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Babaco
noz-moscada
In Polish
Babaco
gałka muszkatołowa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Magnoliales
Family
Caricaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Vasconcellea
Myristica
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Myrteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Babaco and Nutmeg
Season and care of Babaco and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Babaco and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Babaco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nutmeg season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Babaco is Loam, Sand and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Babaco is Acidic, Neutral and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Babaco and Nutmeg Physical Information
Babaco and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Babaco height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Babaco and Nutmeg are as follows:
Babaco flower color: Yellow green
Babaco leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
- Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Babaco and Nutmeg
Care of Babaco and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Babaco pruning is done Remove shoots and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Babaco 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.