Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Mediterranean
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Damp forests, Farms, Fields, Forests, Open areas, Open Forest, Open Plains, open Woodlands, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet Woods
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
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
White, Light Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never 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
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 or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Phosphorous, Potassium
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Bacterial leaf spot, Beet armyworm, Cutworms, Damping off, Damping-off, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Watery soft rot
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects, Mites
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Watery eyes
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
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
anti-cancer, Fiber, Nutrients
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
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, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
CORIANDRUM sativum
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Cilantro, Coriander
Nutmeg
In German
Koriander
Muskatnuss
In French
Coriandre
noix de muscade
In Spanish
Cilantro
nuez moscada
In Greek
Κολίανδρο
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Coentro
noz-moscada
In Polish
Kolendra
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
coriandrum
nutmeg
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Magnoliales
Genus
Coriandrum
Myristica
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Coriandreae
Myrteae
Subfamily
Apioideae
Myrtoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Coriander and Nutmeg
Season and care of Coriander and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Coriander and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coriander season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Nutmeg season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coriander is Loam, Sand and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coriander is Neutral and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Coriander and Nutmeg Physical Information
Coriander and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Coriander height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Coriander and Nutmeg are as follows:
Coriander flower color: White and Light Pink
Coriander leaf color: Green and Light Green
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
- Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Coriander and Nutmeg
Care of Coriander and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coriander pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Coriander 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.