Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Not Available
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
secondary forest, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Not Available, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Oval
broad, flat
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Mealy bugs, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
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
No Medicinal Use
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
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
ALPINIA zerumbet 'Variegata'
Common Name
Nutmeg
Golden Lotus, Shell Ginger, Variegated Shell Ginger
In Hindi
जायफल
golden lotus
In German
Muskatnuss
golden lotus
In French
noix de muscade
golden lotus
In Spanish
nuez moscada
golden lotus
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
golden lotus
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
golden lotus
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
golden lotus
In Latin
nutmeg
golden lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Zingiberales
Family
Poaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Myrteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Golden Lotus
Season and care of Nutmeg and Golden Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Golden Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Golden Lotus season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Golden Lotus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Golden Lotus is Acidic, Neutral.
Nutmeg and Golden Lotus Physical Information
Nutmeg and Golden Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Golden Lotus height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Golden Lotus are as follows:
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Golden Lotus flower color: White and Light Pink
- Golden Lotus leaf color: Yellow, Green, Dark Green and Light Yellow
Care of Nutmeg and Golden Lotus
Care of Nutmeg and Golden Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Golden Lotus pruning is done Prune central stem, 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 Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.