Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vines
  
Tree
  
Origin
Southern Africa
  
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
  
Types
Arabian jasmine, Sambac jasmine, Gold Coast jasmine
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
  
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
7-1
  
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 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
Upright/Erect
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,000.00 cm
  
40
Minimum Width
1,220.00 cm
  
14
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pale White, White
  
Not Available
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
  
Green, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray 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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
  
Oval
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
All year
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
  
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Budding, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune after flowering
  
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, General garden fertilizer
  
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Leaf curl, Mildew
  
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
  
Drought, Frost
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Showy
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
  
Allergy
Chest tightness, Nausea, Vomiting
  
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, small hedge
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Makes teeth white, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser
  
Good for skin and hair
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
  
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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
  
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
  
Fruits, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Basketary, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for fragrance
  
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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
  
Container, Groundcover
  
Botanical Name
ALOE arborescens
  
Myristica fragrans
  
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
  
Nutmeg
  
In Hindi
चमेली
  
जायफल
  
In German
Jasmin
  
Muskatnuss
  
In French
Jasmin
  
noix de muscade
  
In Spanish
Hortensia
  
nuez moscada
  
In Greek
υδραγεία
  
μοσχοκάρυδο
  
In Portuguese
Jasmin
  
noz-moscada
  
In Polish
Jasmin
  
gałka muszkatołowa
  
In Latin
Jasmin
  
nutmeg
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Scrophulariales
  
Magnoliales
  
Family
Aloaceae
  
Poaceae
  
Genus
Jasminium
  
Myristica
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Jasmineae
  
Myrteae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Myrtoideae
  
Season and Care of Jasmine and Nutmeg
Season and care of Jasmine and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Jasmine and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nutmeg season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Jasmine and Nutmeg Physical Information
Jasmine and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Jasmine and Nutmeg are as follows:
Jasmine flower color: Pale White and White
Jasmine leaf color: Gray Green
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
- Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Jasmine and Nutmeg
Care of Jasmine and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jasmine pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune after flowering and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jasmine 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.