Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Not Available
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Circular cordate
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Acne, Blackheads
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
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Dried 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
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Nutmeg
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
जायफल
काली मिर्च
In German
Muskatnuss
Pfeffer
In French
noix de muscade
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Poivrier noir
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
nutmeg
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Piperales
Family
Poaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Myrteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Black pepper
Season and care of Nutmeg and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Black pepper season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nutmeg and Black pepper Physical Information
Nutmeg and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Nutmeg and Black pepper are as follows:
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Nutmeg and Black pepper
Care of Nutmeg and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Black pepper pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
