Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Southern Africa
Types
Not Available
Gasteria brachyphylla, Gasteria rawlinsonii
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Deciduous forests, River side, rocky banks of streams
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
13, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Tongue shaped
Plant Season
All year
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight, Partial 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
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less 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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Fusarium root rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Ants, Flies
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Irritation to intestines, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
For treating wrinkles, Good for the Scalp
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, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Aging, Blood disorders, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves, Sap
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
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Shampoo, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
GASTERIA
Common Name
Nutmeg
Gasteria
In German
Muskatnuss
Gasteria
In French
noix de muscade
Gasteria
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Gasteria
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
Gasteria
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Gasteria
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Gasteria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocots
Order
Magnoliales
Asparagales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Myrteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Asphodeloideae
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Gasteria
Season and care of Nutmeg and Gasteria is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Gasteria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Gasteria season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Gasteria is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Gasteria is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nutmeg and Gasteria Physical Information
Nutmeg and Gasteria physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Gasteria height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Nutmeg and Gasteria are as follows:
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Gasteria flower color: Coral
- Gasteria leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Nutmeg and Gasteria
Care of Nutmeg and Gasteria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Gasteria pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gasteria needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.