Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Not Available
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Semi arid regions
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 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
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
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
Needle like
Oval
Plant Season
Not Available
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Showy
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
Yes
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
Sometimes
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
Unknown
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, 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
Unknown
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
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
Not Available
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
PACHYCEREUS weberi
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
candelabro
Nutmeg
In Hindi
candelabro
जायफल
In German
candelabro
Muskatnuss
In French
candelabro
noix de muscade
In Spanish
candelabro
nuez moscada
In Greek
candelabro
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
candelabro
noz-moscada
In Polish
candelabro
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
candelabro
nutmeg
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Magnoliales
Genus
Browningia
Myristica
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Myrteae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Myrtoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Candelabro and Nutmeg
Season and care of Candelabro and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabro and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabro season is Not Available and Nutmeg season is Not Available. The type of soil for Candelabro is Not Available and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelabro is Not Available and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Candelabro and Nutmeg Physical Information
Candelabro and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabro height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Candelabro and Nutmeg are as follows:
Candelabro flower color: Not Available
Candelabro leaf color: Not Available
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
- Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Candelabro and Nutmeg
Care of Candelabro and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabro pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Candelabro 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.