Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Myristica fragrans
Chionodoxa luciliae
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Linear
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
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, Flying insects
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
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
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Nutmeg
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
जायफल
Chionodoxa
In German
Muskatnuss
Chionodoxa
In French
noix de muscade
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Chionodoxa
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Chionodoxa
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Chionodoxa
In Latin
nutmeg
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Platyhelminthes
Class
Magnoliopsida
Cestoda
Order
Magnoliales
Liliales
Genus
Myristica
Chionodoxa
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Nutmeg and Chionodoxa
Wondering what are the properties of Nutmeg and Chionodoxa? We provide you with everything About Nutmeg and Chionodoxa. Nutmeg doesn't have thorns and Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Nutmeg and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Chionodoxa season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nutmeg and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Nutmeg and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Nutmeg flower color:
Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Nutmeg and Chionodoxa
Care of Nutmeg and Chionodoxa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Chionodoxa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.