Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Myristica fragrans
Habitat
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
-
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, root cutting
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, 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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
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
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
Kidney Disease
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
-
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
Beans
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Basketary, Edible seed
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, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
COTYLEDON
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
Nutmeg
In German
Cotyledon
Muskatnuss
In French
Cotyledon
noix de muscade
In Spanish
Cotyledon
nuez moscada
In Greek
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Cotyledon
noz-moscada
In Polish
Liścień
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
Cotyledon
nutmeg
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Magnoliales
Family
Crassulaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Cotyledon L.
Myristica
Clade
Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Cotyledon and Nutmeg
Season and care of Cotyledon and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Cotyledon and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nutmeg season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cotyledon is Sand and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cotyledon is Neutral and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Cotyledon and Nutmeg Physical Information
Cotyledon and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Cotyledon and Nutmeg are as follows:
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Nutmeg flower color:
- Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Cotyledon and Nutmeg
Care of Cotyledon and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon 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.