Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
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Types
Myristica fragrans
Gabrielle Marie, Brittany Rey
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Mountains, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Light Pink, Rose, Salmon, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Arrowhead
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
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
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Eczema, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
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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 insects
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bulbs, 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, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
DAHLIA 'Gallery Salvador'
Common Name
Nutmeg
Dahlia, Decorative Dahlia, Gallery Salvador Dahlia
In Hindi
जायफल
मेक्सिको का रंगीन फूलों का बड़ा पौधा
In German
Muskatnuss
Dahlie
In French
noix de muscade
Dahlia
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Dalia
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
Ντάλια
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Dália
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Dalia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Asterales
Family
Poaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Myrteae
Coreopsideae
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Dahlia
Season and care of Nutmeg and Dahlia is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Dahlia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Dahlia season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dahlia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Dahlia is Neutral.
Nutmeg and Dahlia Physical Information
Nutmeg and Dahlia physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Dahlia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Dahlia are as follows:
Nutmeg flower color:
Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Dahlia flower color: Light Pink, Rose, Salmon and Ivory
- Dahlia leaf color: Green
Care of Nutmeg and Dahlia
Care of Nutmeg and Dahlia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Dahlia 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 Dahlia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.