Dwarf Rhododendron

Nutmeg

About Dwarf Rhododendron and Nutmeg

Dwarf Rhododendron

Nutmeg

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Tree

Origin

China

Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe

Types

Rhododendron

Myristica fragrans

Number of Varieties

20150

0 40000

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Habitat

Well Drained

Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-79-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm1,000.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Lavender, Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Blue Green

Green, Copper

Leaf Color in Summer

Blue Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Blue Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Blue Green

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic and Ovate

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

All year

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Rooted stem cutting

Budding, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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

Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Frost

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals

Allergy

Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair

Edible Uses

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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

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Fruits, Seeds

Other Uses

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

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Alpine, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Container, Groundcover

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

RHODODENDRON impeditum

Myristica fragrans

Common Name

Dwarf Rhododendron, Dwarf Purple Rhododendron

Nutmeg

In Hindi

Dwarf Rhododendron

जायफल

In German

Dwarf Rhododendron

Muskatnuss

In French

Dwarf Rhododendron

noix de muscade

In Spanish

Dwarf Rhododendron

nuez moscada

In Greek

Dwarf Rhododendron

μοσχοκάρυδο

In Portuguese

Dwarf Rhododendron

noz-moscada

In Polish

Dwarf Rhododendron

gałka muszkatołowa

In Latin

Dwarf Rhododendron

nutmeg

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Magnoliales

Family

Ericaceae

Poaceae

Genus

Rhododendron

Myristica

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Rhodoreae

Myrteae

Subfamily

Ericoideae

Myrtoideae

Number of Species

402

1 27800

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Properties of Dwarf Rhododendron and Nutmeg

Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Rhododendron and Nutmeg? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Rhododendron and Nutmeg. Dwarf Rhododendron doesn't have thorns and Nutmeg doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Rhododendron does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Rhododendron has allergic reactions like and Nutmeg has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Dwarf Rhododendron and Nutmeg and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Dwarf Rhododendron and Nutmeg

Season and care of Dwarf Rhododendron and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Rhododendron and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nutmeg season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Rhododendron is Loam, Sand and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Rhododendron is Acidic and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.

Dwarf Rhododendron and Nutmeg Physical Information

Dwarf Rhododendron and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Rhododendron height is 25.40 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Rhododendron and Nutmeg are as follows:

Dwarf Rhododendron flower color: Purple, Lavender and Violet
Dwarf Rhododendron leaf color: Blue Green
Nutmeg flower color:
Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper

Care of Dwarf Rhododendron and Nutmeg

Care of Dwarf Rhododendron and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Rhododendron 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 Dwarf Rhododendron 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.