Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
Myristica fragrans
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Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Coastal Regions, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Blue, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Linear
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
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
-
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 leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Bonemeal, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Mealybugs, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
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 insects
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
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, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
DIANELLA
Common Name
Nutmeg
Dianella, Flax Lily
In German
Muskatnuss
Dianella
In French
noix de muscade
Dianella
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Dianella
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
Dianella
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Dianella
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Dianella
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Chlorophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Asparagales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Hemerocallidoideae
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Dianella
Season and care of Nutmeg and Dianella is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Dianella Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Dianella season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dianella is while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Dianella is .
Nutmeg and Dianella Physical Information
Nutmeg and Dianella physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Dianella height is 50.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Dianella are as follows:
Care of Nutmeg and Dianella
Care of Nutmeg and Dianella include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Dianella pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dianella needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.