Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Myristica fragrans
Orange, Dark Red (Ratan aboli), Yellow, Delhi Crossandra , Arka Ambara, Arka Kanaka (IIHR varieties)
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Urban areas, Wild
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, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Orange, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Green, 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
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, 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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Water daily during growing season
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Balanced 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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, 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
Agroforestry
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Bronchitis, Cough, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
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
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Container, Cutflower, Hedges, Tropical
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
Common Name
Nutmeg
Crossandra, firecracker flower
In Hindi
जायफल
Crossandra
In German
Muskatnuss
Crossandra
In French
noix de muscade
Crossandra
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Crossandra
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
Crossandra
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Crossandra
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Crossandra
In Latin
nutmeg
Crossandra
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Scrophulariales
Family
Poaceae
Acanthaceae
Genus
Myristica
Crossandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Crossandra
Season and care of Nutmeg and Crossandra is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Crossandra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Crossandra season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crossandra is Loam while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Crossandra is Acidic, Neutral.
Nutmeg and Crossandra Physical Information
Nutmeg and Crossandra physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Crossandra height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Crossandra are as follows:
Care of Nutmeg and Crossandra
Care of Nutmeg and Crossandra include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Crossandra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crossandra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.