Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Chorisia speciosa
Myristica fragrans
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Ivory
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light 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, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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 Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
-
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
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
Seeds, Stem
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for producing cooking oil, Used in paper industry
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
CHORISIA speciosa
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Chorisia, Floss Silk Tree, Silk Floss Tree
Nutmeg
In German
Chorisia
Muskatnuss
In French
Chorisia
noix de muscade
In Spanish
Chorisia
nuez moscada
In Greek
Chorisia
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Chorisia
noz-moscada
In Polish
Chorisia
gałka muszkatołowa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Magnoliales
Family
Bombacaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Bombacoideae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Chorisia and Nutmeg
Season and care of Chorisia and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Chorisia and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chorisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nutmeg season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chorisia is Loam, Sand and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chorisia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Chorisia and Nutmeg Physical Information
Chorisia and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Chorisia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Chorisia and Nutmeg are as follows:
Chorisia flower color: Purple, Pink, Rose, Burgundy and Ivory
Chorisia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Nutmeg flower color:
- Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Chorisia and Nutmeg
Care of Chorisia and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chorisia 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 Chorisia 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.