Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warmer regions
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Burgundy, Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
All year
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Not Available
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Not Available
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
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, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
CATASETUM barbatum
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Bearded Catasetum Orchid, Orchid
Nutmeg
In Hindi
bearded catasetum
जायफल
In German
bärtigen catasetum
Muskatnuss
In French
catasetum barbu
noix de muscade
In Spanish
Catasetum barbudo
nuez moscada
In Greek
γενειοφόρος catasetum
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
catasetum barbudo
noz-moscada
In Polish
brodaty catasetum
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
Volunt barbati Catasetum
nutmeg
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Magnoliales
Family
Orchidaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Catasetum
Myristica
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Bearded Catasetum and Nutmeg
Season and care of Bearded Catasetum and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Bearded Catasetum and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bearded Catasetum season is Spring and Summer and Nutmeg season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bearded Catasetum is Not Available and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bearded Catasetum is Not Available and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Bearded Catasetum and Nutmeg Physical Information
Bearded Catasetum and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Bearded Catasetum height is 35.50 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Bearded Catasetum and Nutmeg are as follows:
Bearded Catasetum flower color: Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Burgundy and Ivory
Bearded Catasetum leaf color: Not Available
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
- Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Bearded Catasetum and Nutmeg
Care of Bearded Catasetum and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bearded Catasetum pruning is done Not Available and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bearded Catasetum 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.