Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Myristica fragrans
Habitat
River side
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 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
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
-
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Green
Plant Season
Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
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
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
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
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
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, Groundcover
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Nutmeg
In German
Eukalyptus
Muskatnuss
In French
Eucalyptus
noix de muscade
In Spanish
Eucalipto
nuez moscada
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
noz-moscada
In Polish
Eukaliptus
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
Eucalyptus
nutmeg
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Magnoliales
Genus
Eucalyptus
Myristica
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Eucalypteae
Myrteae
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Nutmeg
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Nutmeg season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Eucalyptus and Nutmeg Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Nutmeg are as follows:
Care of Eucalyptus and Nutmeg
Care of Eucalyptus and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eucalyptus pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Eucalyptus 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.