Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
-
Myristica fragrans
Habitat
Damp shady woods
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of 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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
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
Drought
Drought, Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
-
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
-
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
-
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
Wildflower
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
MILIUM effusum
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Millet Grass, Wood Millet
Nutmeg
In Hindi
Milium effusum
जायफल
In German
Wald-Flattergras
Muskatnuss
In French
millet étalé
noix de muscade
In Spanish
effusum milium
nuez moscada
In Greek
milium effusum
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
milium effusum
noz-moscada
In Polish
prosownica rozpierzchła
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
milium effusum
nutmeg
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Magnoliales
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Milium Effusum and Nutmeg
Season and care of Milium Effusum and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Milium Effusum and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Milium Effusum season is Summer and Fall and Nutmeg season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Milium Effusum is Clay, Loam and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Milium Effusum is Acidic, Neutral and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Milium Effusum and Nutmeg Physical Information
Milium Effusum and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Milium Effusum height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Milium Effusum and Nutmeg are as follows:
Care of Milium Effusum and Nutmeg
Care of Milium Effusum and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Milium Effusum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Milium Effusum 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.