Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
North America, Central America, South America, Middle Africa, Asia, Central Asia
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Cristata, Plumosa, Spicata
Myristica fragrans
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender, Ivory
-
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Reduce watering during fall, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, 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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
-
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
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
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
-
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
-
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
-
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
CELOSIA argentea
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Celosia
Nutmeg
In German
Celosia
Muskatnuss
In French
Celosia
noix de muscade
In Spanish
Celosia
nuez moscada
In Greek
Celosia
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Celosia
noz-moscada
In Polish
celosia
gałka muszkatołowa
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Magnoliales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Celosia and Nutmeg
Season and care of Celosia and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Celosia and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celosia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Nutmeg season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Celosia is Loam, Sand and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celosia is Neutral and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Celosia and Nutmeg Physical Information
Celosia and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Celosia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Celosia and Nutmeg are as follows:
Celosia flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender and Ivory
Celosia leaf color: Green
Nutmeg flower color:
- Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Celosia and Nutmeg
Care of Celosia and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celosia pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Celosia 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.