Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
-
Myristica fragrans
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
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
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
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, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Nutmeg
In German
choy sum
Muskatnuss
In French
choy sum
noix de muscade
In Spanish
choy sum
nuez moscada
In Greek
choy sum
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
choy sum
noz-moscada
In Polish
choy sum
gałka muszkatołowa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Magnoliales
Family
Brassicaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Nutmeg
Season and care of Choy Sum and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Nutmeg season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Choy Sum and Nutmeg Physical Information
Choy Sum and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Nutmeg are as follows:
Care of Choy Sum and Nutmeg
Care of Choy Sum and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Choy Sum 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.