Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, China
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
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Myristica fragrans
Habitat
Humid climates, Warmer regions
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Tan
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Dark Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
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
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Less Watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Ample 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 Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize three times a year, very little fertilizers at a time
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Scale, Spider mites
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
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
-
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
-
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
Heart problems, Skin Disorders, Vitamin C
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
DIMOCARPUS longan
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Longan
Nutmeg
In German
Longan
Muskatnuss
In French
longane
noix de muscade
In Spanish
Longan
nuez moscada
In Greek
Longan
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Longan
noz-moscada
In Polish
Longan
gałka muszkatołowa
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Magnoliales
Family
Sapindaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Dimocarpus
Myristica
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Longan and Nutmeg
Season and care of Longan and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Longan and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Longan season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nutmeg season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Longan is Loam, Sand and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Longan is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Longan and Nutmeg Physical Information
Longan and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Longan height is 910.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Longan and Nutmeg are as follows:
Care of Longan and Nutmeg
Care of Longan and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Longan pruning is done Don't prune in winter and No pruning needed in the early stages and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Longan needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.