Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Purple Orchid Tree, White Orchid Tree, Bidi leaf tree
Myristica fragrans
Habitat
Forests, Mountain Slopes, Valley
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 10, 11, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
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
Light Pink, Magenta, Violet
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Sandy Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Shape
Butterfly shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
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
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
-
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
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
Carminative, Laxative
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Fibre, Gum, Used as a dye
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
BAUHINIA purpurea
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Butterfly Tree, Orchid Tree
Nutmeg
In Hindi
Butterfly tree
जायफल
In German
Schmetterlings- Baum
Muskatnuss
In French
arbre de papillon
noix de muscade
In Spanish
árbol de la mariposa
nuez moscada
In Greek
δέντρο πεταλούδα
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
árvore borboleta
noz-moscada
In Polish
drzewo Butterfly
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
Gloria ligno
nutmeg
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Magnoliales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Butterfly Tree and Nutmeg
Season and care of Butterfly Tree and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Butterfly Tree and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butterfly Tree season is Spring and Summer and Nutmeg season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Butterfly Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Butterfly Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Butterfly Tree and Nutmeg Physical Information
Butterfly Tree and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Butterfly Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 17.80 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Butterfly Tree and Nutmeg are as follows:
Butterfly Tree flower color: Light Pink, Magenta and Violet
Butterfly Tree leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Nutmeg flower color:
- Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Butterfly Tree and Nutmeg
Care of Butterfly Tree and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Butterfly Tree pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Butterfly Tree 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.