Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Bambusoideae
Myristica fragrans
Habitat
Dry Forest, hedge rows, open Woodlands, Shady Edge
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
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
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
-
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Wildlife
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
Stem, Tree trunks
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, 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, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA multiplex
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
Nutmeg
In Hindi
हेगड़े बांस
जायफल
In German
Hedge Bambus
Muskatnuss
In French
Bamboo Hedge
noix de muscade
In Spanish
bambú de cobertura
nuez moscada
In Greek
hedge Μπαμπού
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Bamboo Hedge
noz-moscada
In Polish
Żywopłoty Bamboo
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
Sepi Bamboo
nutmeg
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Magnoliales
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Hedge Bamboo and Nutmeg
Season and care of Hedge Bamboo and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Hedge Bamboo and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedge Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nutmeg season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hedge Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hedge Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Hedge Bamboo and Nutmeg Physical Information
Hedge Bamboo and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Hedge Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Hedge Bamboo and Nutmeg are as follows:
Care of Hedge Bamboo and Nutmeg
Care of Hedge Bamboo and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedge Bamboo pruning is done and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hedge Bamboo 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.