Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Cliffs, Rocky areas, shaded fields, shores
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 10, 12, 13, 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
Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver, Gray
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Blue Green, Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full 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
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, 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
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 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
fungus, Rust aphids, Scale
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
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
gastro-intestinal problems, Liver disease, Toxic
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
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
Astringent, Cancer, Diuretic, Expectorant, treating tumours
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Shoots
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
BRAHEA armata
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Blue Hesper Palm, Mexican Blue Palm, Blue Fan Palm
Nutmeg
In Hindi
Mexican Blue Palm
जायफल
In German
Mexican Blue Palm
Muskatnuss
In French
Palmier bleu du Mexique
noix de muscade
In Spanish
palma blanca
nuez moscada
In Greek
Mexican Blue Palm
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Mexican Blue Palm
noz-moscada
In Polish
Mexican Blue Palm
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
Mexican Blue Palm
nutmeg
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arecales
Magnoliales
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Myrteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Myrtoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican Blue Palm and Nutmeg
Season and care of Mexican Blue Palm and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Blue Palm and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Blue Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nutmeg season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mexican Blue Palm is Loam, Sand and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Blue Palm is Neutral, Alkaline and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Mexican Blue Palm and Nutmeg Physical Information
Mexican Blue Palm and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Blue Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Blue Palm and Nutmeg are as follows:
Mexican Blue Palm flower color: Ivory
Mexican Blue Palm leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver and Gray
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
- Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Mexican Blue Palm and Nutmeg
Care of Mexican Blue Palm and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Blue Palm 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 Mexican Blue Palm 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.