Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
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Myristica fragrans
Habitat
Desert, Semi arid regions
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
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
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
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Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oval
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
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Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
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Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
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Well drained
Bloom Time
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Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
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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
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
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Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
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
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Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Insects
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
-
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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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
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
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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
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Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Myrtoideae
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 and Nutmeg season is . The type of soil for Candelabro is and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelabro is and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Candelabro and Nutmeg Physical Information
Candelabro and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabro height is 200.00 cm and width 6.50 cm 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:
Candelabro leaf color:
Nutmeg flower color:
- 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.