Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Coastal Regions, Marshy ground, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Irregular
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Bacteria, Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Mosaic viruses, Pink Root, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Insects, Mice, Rodents, Spider Mites
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Irritation to stomach
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
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, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Cancer, Combats Stress, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Inflammation, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves, 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
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
APIUM graveolens
Common Name
Nutmeg
Celery
In German
Muskatnuss
Sellerie
In French
noix de muscade
Céleri
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Apio
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
Σέλινο
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Aipo
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Seler
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Apiales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Celery
Season and care of Nutmeg and Celery is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Celery Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Celery season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Celery is Loam while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Celery is Neutral, Alkaline.
Nutmeg and Celery Physical Information
Nutmeg and Celery physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Celery height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Celery are as follows:
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Celery flower color: White
- Celery leaf color: Light Green
Care of Nutmeg and Celery
Care of Nutmeg and Celery include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Celery pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.