Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Pednem Keri, Kasarpal, Parashte
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Foot Hills, Tropical regions
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Dark Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Copper
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Needs more water during establishment
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Leafminers, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
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
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin and hair, Hair Conditioner, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes Healthy Hair
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
Anthelmintic, Antitumor, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Dysentry, Indigestion
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
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
Fruit, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
Garcinia indica
Myristica fragrans
In German
Kokum
Muskatnuss
In French
Kokum
noix de muscade
In Spanish
Kokum
nuez moscada
In Greek
Kokum
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Kokum
noz-moscada
In Polish
Kokum
gałka muszkatołowa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Theales
Magnoliales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Clusioideae
Myrtoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kokum and Nutmeg
Season and care of Kokum and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Kokum and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kokum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nutmeg season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kokum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kokum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Kokum and Nutmeg Physical Information
Kokum and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Kokum height is 500.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Kokum and Nutmeg are as follows:
Kokum flower color: Dark Pink
Kokum leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Copper
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
- Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Kokum and Nutmeg
Care of Kokum and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kokum 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 Kokum 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.