Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
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Myristica fragrans
Habitat
Swamps
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet, Dark Salmon
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Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
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Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Divison
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, pollinators
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
-
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, 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
Cancer, Eye Problems
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
PROSTHECHEA cochleata
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Clamshell Orchid, Cockleshell Orchid, Black Orchid
Nutmeg
In Hindi
Clamshell Orchid
जायफल
In German
Clamshell Orchid
Muskatnuss
In French
Clamshell Orchid
noix de muscade
In Spanish
Clamshell Orchid
nuez moscada
In Greek
Encyclia Cochleata
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Clamshell Orchid
noz-moscada
In Polish
Clamshell Orchid
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
Clamshell Orchid
nutmeg
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Magnoliales
Family
Orchidaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Prosthechea
Myristica
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Myrteae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Clamshell Orchid and Nutmeg
Season and care of Clamshell Orchid and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Clamshell Orchid and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clamshell Orchid season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Nutmeg season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Clamshell Orchid is and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Clamshell Orchid is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Clamshell Orchid and Nutmeg Physical Information
Clamshell Orchid and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Clamshell Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 25.60 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Clamshell Orchid and Nutmeg are as follows:
Clamshell Orchid flower color: White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet and Dark Salmon
Clamshell Orchid leaf color: Green
Nutmeg flower color:
- Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Clamshell Orchid and Nutmeg
Care of Clamshell Orchid and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clamshell Orchid 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 Clamshell Orchid 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.