Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Yellow green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching, Toxic
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
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
Rheumatism
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Leaves used for wrapping food
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, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
HOMALOMENA Wallisii
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Homalomena
Nutmeg
In Hindi
Homalomena
जायफल
In German
Homalomena
Muskatnuss
In French
Homalomena
noix de muscade
In Spanish
Homalomena
nuez moscada
In Greek
Homalomena
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
homalomena
noz-moscada
In Polish
Homalomena
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
Homalomena
nutmeg
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Homalomena
Myristica
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Myrteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Homalomena and Nutmeg
Season and care of Homalomena and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Homalomena and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Homalomena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nutmeg season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Homalomena is Loam, Sand and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Homalomena is Acidic, Neutral and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Homalomena and Nutmeg Physical Information
Homalomena and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Homalomena height is 35.60 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Homalomena and Nutmeg are as follows:
Homalomena flower color: Yellow green
Homalomena leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy and Silver
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
- Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Homalomena and Nutmeg
Care of Homalomena and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Homalomena pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Homalomena 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.