Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
South Africa
Types
Myristica fragrans
Alexandria cycad, Encephalartos caffer, Encephalartos concinnus
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Scrubs
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Needs very little water
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Birds
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
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, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
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 Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
ENCEPHALARTOS altensteinii
Common Name
Nutmeg
Bread Tree, Prickly Cycad
In Hindi
जायफल
Bread Tree
In German
Muskatnuss
Brotbaum
In French
noix de muscade
Bread Arbre
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Árbol del pan
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
ψωμί Δέντρο
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Árvore de pão
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
chleb Drzewo
In Latin
nutmeg
panis ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Cycadales
Family
Poaceae
Cycadaceae
Genus
Myristica
Encephalartos
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Nutmeg and Bread Tree
Season and care of Nutmeg and Bread Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Bread Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Bread Tree season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bread Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Bread Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nutmeg and Bread Tree Physical Information
Nutmeg and Bread Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Bread Tree height is 290.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Bread Tree are as follows:
Care of Nutmeg and Bread Tree
Care of Nutmeg and Bread Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Bread Tree pruning is done Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bread Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.