Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Myristica fragrans
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
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Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
All-Purpose 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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Root
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
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
CHEILANTHES eckloniana
Common Name
Nutmeg
Desert Fern, Lipfern, Rock Fern
In German
Muskatnuss
Hortensie
In French
noix de muscade
Hortensia
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Hortensia
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Hortênsia
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Hortensja
Family
Poaceae
Pteridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Nutmeg and Desert Fern
Season and care of Nutmeg and Desert Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Desert Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Desert Fern season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Desert Fern is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Desert Fern is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nutmeg and Desert Fern Physical Information
Nutmeg and Desert Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Desert Fern height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Desert Fern are as follows:
Nutmeg flower color:
Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Desert Fern flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Desert Fern leaf color:
Care of Nutmeg and Desert Fern
Care of Nutmeg and Desert Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Desert Fern 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 Desert Fern needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water.