Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
Arundo, Carrizo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
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
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
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
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, 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
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
ARUNDO donax
Common Name
Nutmeg
Giant Reed
In German
Muskatnuss
Pfahlrohr
In French
noix de muscade
Arundo donax
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Arundo donax
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
Arundo donax
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Cana-do-reino
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Lasecznica trzcinowata
In Latin
nutmeg
Arundo donax
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Cyperales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Commelinids
Tribe
Myrteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Giant Reed
Season and care of Nutmeg and Giant Reed is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Giant Reed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Giant Reed season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nutmeg and Giant Reed Physical Information
Nutmeg and Giant Reed physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Giant Reed are as follows:
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
- Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Nutmeg and Giant Reed
Care of Nutmeg and Giant Reed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Giant Reed pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, 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 Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.