Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Western United States, Mexico
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Magenta, Rose, Burgundy, Bronze
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Several shades of Green
Green
Plant Season
Summer
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when soil is dry
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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 Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
Digestive Problems
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
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
Diabetes, Hangover
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Jam, 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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
CYLINDROPUNTIA imbricata
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Cane Cholla, Walking Stick Cholla, Tree Cholla, Chainlink Cactus
Nutmeg
In German
Cardenche
Muskatnuss
In French
Cactus rustique
noix de muscade
In Spanish
Cardenche
nuez moscada
In Greek
Cardenche
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Cardenche
noz-moscada
In Polish
Cardenche
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
Cardenche
nutmeg
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Magnoliales
Genus
Not Available
Myristica
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Myrteae
Subfamily
Cactoideae, Maihueniodeae, Opuntioideae, Pereskioideae
Myrtoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cardenche and Nutmeg
Season and care of Cardenche and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Cardenche and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cardenche season is Summer and Nutmeg season is Summer. The type of soil for Cardenche is Loam, Sand and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cardenche is Neutral and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Cardenche and Nutmeg Physical Information
Cardenche and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Cardenche height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Cardenche and Nutmeg are as follows:
Cardenche flower color: Magenta, Rose, Burgundy and Bronze
Cardenche leaf color: Not Available
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
- Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Cardenche and Nutmeg
Care of Cardenche and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cardenche pruning is done 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 Cardenche 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.