Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Myristica fragrans
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
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
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Irregular
Plant Season
All year
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, 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, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
-
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
Flowers
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
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
Nutmeg
Firewheel
In German
Muskatnuss
Feuerrad
In French
noix de muscade
Firewheel
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Firewheel
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
Firewheel
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Firewheel
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Firewheel
In Latin
nutmeg
Firewheel
Order
Magnoliales
Asterales
Family
Poaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Myristica
Gaillardia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Tribe
Myrteae
Embryophyta
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Firewheel
Season and care of Nutmeg and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Firewheel season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Nutmeg and Firewheel Physical Information
Nutmeg and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Firewheel are as follows:
Care of Nutmeg and Firewheel
Care of Nutmeg and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Firewheel pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.