Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Myristica fragrans
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
All year
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer
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
Do not water frequently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
-
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
-
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
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Root, Stem
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 an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
-
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Nutmeg
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In German
Muskatnuss
Zyklamen
In French
noix de muscade
Cyclamen
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Ciclamen
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Cíclame
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Cyklamen
In Latin
nutmeg
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Magnoliales
Ericales
Family
Poaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
-
Tribe
Myrteae
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Myrsinoideae
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Cyclamen
Season and care of Nutmeg and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Cyclamen season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Nutmeg and Cyclamen Physical Information
Nutmeg and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Cyclamen are as follows:
Care of Nutmeg and Cyclamen
Care of Nutmeg and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Cyclamen pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.