Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern India
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Myristica fragrans
Habitat
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 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
White, Yellow green
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Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Ivory
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Shape
Trident shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
Dizziness, Stomach pain
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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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
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, 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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
Aegle marmelos
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
Nutmeg
In Hindi
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
जायफल
In German
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
Muskatnuss
In French
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
noix de muscade
In Spanish
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
nuez moscada
In Greek
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Fruta de Bael
noz-moscada
In Polish
Kleiszcze smakowite
gałka muszkatołowa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Magnoliales
Family
Solanaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Brugmansia
Myristica
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Bael and Nutmeg
Season and care of Bael and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Bael and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bael season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nutmeg season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bael is Loam, Sand and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bael is Neutral and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Bael and Nutmeg Physical Information
Bael and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Bael and Nutmeg are as follows:
Care of Bael and Nutmeg
Care of Bael and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bael 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.