Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Russia/Siberia, Iraq, Iran, Asia
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
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Myristica fragrans
Habitat
Farms, Fields, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
1,2,3,10,11,12,13
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
Green, Tan
-
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown, Sandy Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Tan, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires regular watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
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
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Requires little pruning
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
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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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
-
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
Depression, Rapid Heartbeat, Sleepiness
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
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
Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Oil is used as fuel, Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used as an ointment, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
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
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
CANNABIS sativa
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Marijuana
Nutmeg
In German
Marihuana
Muskatnuss
In French
Marijuana
noix de muscade
In Spanish
Marijuana
nuez moscada
In Greek
Μαριχουάνα
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Maconha
noz-moscada
In Polish
Marihuana
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
Marijuana
nutmeg
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Magnoliales
Family
Cannabaceae
Poaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Marijuana and Nutmeg
Season and care of Marijuana and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Marijuana and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marijuana season is Summer and Fall and Nutmeg season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Marijuana is Loam and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marijuana is Acidic, Neutral and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Marijuana and Nutmeg Physical Information
Marijuana and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Marijuana height is 180.00 cm and width - whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Marijuana and Nutmeg are as follows:
Care of Marijuana and Nutmeg
Care of Marijuana and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marijuana pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Marijuana 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.