Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
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Myristica fragrans
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
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
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Rose, Bronze
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Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Root rot
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
-
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
-
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Decorating walls
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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
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Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
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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
Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
CYLINDROPUNTIA fulgida
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
hanging chain cholla
Nutmeg
In Hindi
jumping cholla
जायफल
In German
jumping cholla
Muskatnuss
In French
jumping cholla
noix de muscade
In Spanish
jumping cholla
nuez moscada
In Greek
jumping cholla
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
jumping cholla
noz-moscada
In Polish
jumping cholla
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
jumping cholla
nutmeg
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Magnoliales
Genus
Cylindropuntia
Myristica
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Jumping Cholla and Nutmeg
Season and care of Jumping Cholla and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Jumping Cholla and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jumping Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nutmeg season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jumping Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jumping Cholla is Neutral, Alkaline and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Jumping Cholla and Nutmeg Physical Information
Jumping Cholla and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Jumping Cholla height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Jumping Cholla and Nutmeg are as follows:
Care of Jumping Cholla and Nutmeg
Care of Jumping Cholla and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jumping Cholla 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 Jumping Cholla 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.