Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Southern Asia, India
Types
Myristica fragrans
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Small elliptic
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
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, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Birds
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, 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 insects
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
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
Air freshner, Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, For making oil, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
CINNAMOMUM verum
Common Name
Nutmeg
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
In German
Muskatnuss
Zimt
In French
noix de muscade
Cannelle
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Canela
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
Κανέλα
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Canela
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Cynamon
In Latin
nutmeg
cinnamomum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Laurales
Genus
Myristica
Cinnamomum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Cassythoideae
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Cinnamon
Season and care of Nutmeg and Cinnamon is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Cinnamon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Cinnamon season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cinnamon is Sand while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral.
Nutmeg and Cinnamon Physical Information
Nutmeg and Cinnamon physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Cinnamon are as follows:
Care of Nutmeg and Cinnamon
Care of Nutmeg and Cinnamon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Cinnamon 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 Cinnamon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.