Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Myristica fragrans
Phoenix dactylifera
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Yellow, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Linear
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Compost, Potassium
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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Birds
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
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, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Anemia, anti-inflammatory, constipation, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
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
Cosmetics, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
PHOENIX dactylifera
Common Name
Nutmeg
Date Palm
In German
Muskatnuss
Dattelpalme
In French
noix de muscade
Palmier dattier
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Palmera datilera
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
Χουρμαδιά
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
palma de tâmara
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Data Palm
In Latin
nutmeg
Date Palm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Arecales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Coryphoideae
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Date Palm
Season and care of Nutmeg and Date Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Date Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Date Palm season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Date Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Date Palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nutmeg and Date Palm Physical Information
Nutmeg and Date Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Date Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Date Palm are as follows:
Care of Nutmeg and Date Palm
Care of Nutmeg and Date Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Date Palm pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Date Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.