Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America, Southern Africa, India, Australia, New Zealand
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
-
Myristica fragrans
Habitat
Bog Garden, Boggy areas, Swamps
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Odd Pinnate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune for size control
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Does not require fertilizer once established
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Aphids, Deers, Scale Insects
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
-
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Formal Garden, Ground Cover
-
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
-
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
useful as a ground cover
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, Cutflower, Foundation, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
RUMOHRA adiantiformis
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
leatherleaf fern
leathery shieldfern
iron fern
7-weeks-fern
climbing shield fern
Nutmeg
In Hindi
leatherleaf
जायफल
In German
Leatherleaf
Muskatnuss
In French
Leatherleaf
noix de muscade
In Spanish
leatherleaf
nuez moscada
In Greek
Leatherleaf
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
leatherleaf
noz-moscada
In Polish
Leatherleaf
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
Leatherleaf
nutmeg
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Polypodiopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Magnoliales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Poaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Leatherleaf and Nutmeg
Season and care of Leatherleaf and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Leatherleaf and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leatherleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nutmeg season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Leatherleaf is Clay, Loam and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Leatherleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Leatherleaf and Nutmeg Physical Information
Leatherleaf and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Leatherleaf height is 45.70 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Leatherleaf and Nutmeg are as follows:
Care of Leatherleaf and Nutmeg
Care of Leatherleaf and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leatherleaf pruning is done Prune for size control and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Leatherleaf 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.