Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America, South America
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
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Myristica fragrans
Habitat
Depression on prairies, Moist Ditches
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 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
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
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
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, 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
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 Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
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, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
White bugs
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
-
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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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
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Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
CALIBRACHOA
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Calibrachoa, Million Bells
Nutmeg
In Hindi
Calibrachoa
जायफल
In German
Calibrachoa
Muskatnuss
In French
Calibrachoa
noix de muscade
In Spanish
Calibrachoa
nuez moscada
In Greek
Calibrachoa
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Calibrachoa
noz-moscada
In Polish
Calibrachoa
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
Calibrachoa
nutmeg
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Magnoliales
Family
Solanaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Calibrachoa
Myristica
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Petunioideae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Calibrachoa and Nutmeg
Season and care of Calibrachoa and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Calibrachoa and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Calibrachoa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nutmeg season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Calibrachoa is Loam, Sand and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Calibrachoa is Acidic, Neutral and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Calibrachoa and Nutmeg Physical Information
Calibrachoa and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Calibrachoa height is 102.00 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Calibrachoa and Nutmeg are as follows:
Calibrachoa flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Orange and Pink
Calibrachoa leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Nutmeg flower color:
- Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Calibrachoa and Nutmeg
Care of Calibrachoa and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Calibrachoa pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Calibrachoa 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.