Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Myristica fragrans
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Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Humid climates
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Green, Gray Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Rose
Leaf Shape
Oval
Needle like
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Needs small amount of water, Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Drought, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
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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
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
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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
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Hanging Basket, Tropical
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
TILLANDSIA bulbosa
Common Name
Nutmeg
Bulbous Air Plant, Dancing Bulb
In Hindi
जायफल
Dancing Bulb
In German
Muskatnuss
Dancing Bulb
In French
noix de muscade
Dancing Bulb
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Dancing Bulb
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
Dancing Bulb
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Dancing Bulb
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Dancing Bulb
In Latin
nutmeg
Dancing Bulb
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Myristica
Tillandsia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Tillandsioideae.
Properties of Nutmeg and Dancing Bulb
Wondering what are the properties of Nutmeg and Dancing Bulb? We provide you with everything About Nutmeg and Dancing Bulb. Nutmeg doesn't have thorns and Dancing Bulb 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 Dancing Bulb 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 Dancing Bulb and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Dancing Bulb
Season and care of Nutmeg and Dancing Bulb is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Dancing Bulb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Dancing Bulb season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dancing Bulb is while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Dancing Bulb is .
Nutmeg and Dancing Bulb Physical Information
Nutmeg and Dancing Bulb physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Dancing Bulb height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Dancing Bulb are as follows:
Care of Nutmeg and Dancing Bulb
Care of Nutmeg and Dancing Bulb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Dancing Bulb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Dancing Bulb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.