Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Southeastern United States, Mexico
Types
Myristica fragrans
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Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Mealybugs, Slugs, Soft scales, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Nasal Congestion
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
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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
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Regulates Blood Sugar, Snakebite
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves
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 in curries, soups, stews, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
Bidens alba
Common Name
Nutmeg
Beggarticks, Bidens, black jack, burr marigolds, tickseeds, Spanish needles
In German
Muskatnuss
Bidens
In French
noix de muscade
Bidens
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Bidens
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
Bidens
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Bidens
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Bidens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Asterales
Family
Poaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Myrteae
Coreopsideae
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Asteroideae
Properties of Nutmeg and Bidens
Wondering what are the properties of Nutmeg and Bidens? We provide you with everything About Nutmeg and Bidens. Nutmeg doesn't have thorns and Bidens 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 Bidens 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 Bidens and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Bidens
Season and care of Nutmeg and Bidens is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Bidens Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Bidens season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bidens is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Bidens is Neutral.
Nutmeg and Bidens Physical Information
Nutmeg and Bidens physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Bidens height is 15.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Bidens are as follows:
Care of Nutmeg and Bidens
Care of Nutmeg and Bidens include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Bidens pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bidens needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.