Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Rocky areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Succulent
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, 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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Drought
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
Birds
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bonsai, Mixed Border
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Not Available
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
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
ECHINOCACTUS grusonii
Common Name
Nutmeg
golden barrel cactus
golden ball
mother-in-law's cushion
In Hindi
जायफल
Golden ball
In German
Muskatnuss
goldene Kugel
In French
noix de muscade
boule d'or
In Spanish
nuez moscada
bola de oro
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
χρυσή μπάλα
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
bola de ouro
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Złota piłka
In Latin
nutmeg
Aurea Ball
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Caryophyllales
Genus
Myristica
Echinocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Cactaceae
Properties of Nutmeg and Golden Ball
Wondering what are the properties of Nutmeg and Golden Ball? We provide you with everything About Nutmeg and Golden Ball. Nutmeg doesn't have thorns and Golden Ball doesn't have thorns. Also Nutmeg does not have fragrant flowers. Nutmeg has allergic reactions like Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache and Pollen and Golden Ball has allergic reactions like Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache and Pollen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Nutmeg and Golden Ball and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Golden Ball
Season and care of Nutmeg and Golden Ball is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Golden Ball Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Golden Ball season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Golden Ball is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Golden Ball is Neutral.
Nutmeg and Golden Ball Physical Information
Nutmeg and Golden Ball physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Golden Ball height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Golden Ball are as follows:
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Golden Ball flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Golden Ball leaf color: Not Available
Care of Nutmeg and Golden Ball
Care of Nutmeg and Golden Ball include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Golden Ball 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 Golden Ball needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.