Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
South Africa, Swaziland
Types
Myristica fragrans
Passionfruit, Fire glow, Gem rose, Blaze, Crystal blush
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
2a, 2b, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Arrowhead
Plant Season
All year
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, 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
Armillaria mellea, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
-
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
-
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers
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
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
-
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
Zantedeschia Aethiopica
Common Name
Nutmeg
Calla Lily
In Hindi
जायफल
Calla Lily
In German
Muskatnuss
Calla-Lilien-
In French
noix de muscade
Lys calla
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Cala
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
Calla κρίνος
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Calla
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Calla Lily
In Latin
nutmeg
Calla Lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Alismatales
Genus
Myristica
Zantedeschia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Myrteae
Zantedeschieae
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Calla Lily
Season and care of Nutmeg and Calla Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Calla Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Calla Lily season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Calla Lily is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Calla Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Nutmeg and Calla Lily Physical Information
Nutmeg and Calla Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Calla Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Calla Lily are as follows:
Nutmeg flower color:
Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Calla Lily flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Calla Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Nutmeg and Calla Lily
Care of Nutmeg and Calla Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Calla Lily pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Calla Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.