Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Not Available
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
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Oval
bipinnate
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering
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, Partial Sun, Partial 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
Aphids, Birds
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
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Not Available
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
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
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
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
OPUNTIA humifusa
Common Name
Nutmeg
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
In German
Muskatnuss
Teufelszunge
In French
noix de muscade
Amorphophallus konjac
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Amorphophallus konjac
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
Konjac
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Amorphophallus konjac
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
konjac
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Alismatales
Genus
Myristica
Amorphophallus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Myrteae
Thomsonieae
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Devil's Tongue
Season and care of Nutmeg and Devil's Tongue is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Devil's Tongue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Devil's Tongue season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nutmeg and Devil's Tongue Physical Information
Nutmeg and Devil's Tongue physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Devil's Tongue are as follows:
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Care of Nutmeg and Devil's Tongue
Care of Nutmeg and Devil's Tongue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Devil's Tongue 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 Devil's Tongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.