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
Hoodia albispina, Hoodia flava, Hoodia bainii
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
12-15
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
Red, Pink, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Not Available
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
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
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Once a week
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Flies, Insects
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Dry Mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Weightloss
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
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Stem
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, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
Hoodia gordonii
Common Name
Nutmeg
ǁhoba, Ghaap
In German
Muskatnuss
Hoodia
In French
noix de muscade
Hoodia
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Hoodia
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
Hoodia
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Hoodia
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Hoodia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Gentianales
Family
Poaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Asclepiadoideae
Properties of Nutmeg and Hoodia
Wondering what are the properties of Nutmeg and Hoodia? We provide you with everything About Nutmeg and Hoodia. Nutmeg doesn't have thorns and Hoodia 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 Hoodia 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 Hoodia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Hoodia
Season and care of Nutmeg and Hoodia is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Hoodia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Hoodia season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hoodia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Hoodia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nutmeg and Hoodia Physical Information
Nutmeg and Hoodia physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Hoodia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Hoodia are as follows:
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Hoodia flower color: Red, Pink and Tan
- Hoodia leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Nutmeg and Hoodia
Care of Nutmeg and Hoodia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Hoodia pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages. In summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hoodia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Once a week.