Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Not Available
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Glandular
Plant Season
All year
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Not Available
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
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
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
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Not Available
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Nutmeg
Artichoke
In German
Muskatnuss
Artischocke
In French
noix de muscade
Artichaut
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Alcachofa
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Alcachofra
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Karczoch
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Magnoliales
Asterales
Family
Poaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Nutmeg and Artichoke
Wondering what are the properties of Nutmeg and Artichoke? We provide you with everything About Nutmeg and Artichoke. Nutmeg doesn't have thorns and Artichoke doesn't have thorns. Also Nutmeg does not have fragrant flowers. Nutmeg has allergic reactions like Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache and Pollen and Artichoke has allergic reactions like Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache and Pollen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Nutmeg and Artichoke and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Artichoke
Season and care of Nutmeg and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Artichoke season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Nutmeg and Artichoke Physical Information
Nutmeg and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Artichoke are as follows:
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Nutmeg and Artichoke
Care of Nutmeg and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.