Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
Myristica fragrans
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
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Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Plant Season
All year
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Light
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Light
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
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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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Root
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
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
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Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
Hydrangea
Common Name
Nutmeg
Hydrangea or hortensia
In German
Muskatnuss
Hortensie
In French
noix de muscade
Hortensia
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Hortensia
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Hortênsia
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Hortensja
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Cornales
Family
Poaceae
Hydrangeaceae
Genus
Myristica
Hydrangea
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Nutmeg and Hydrangea
Season and care of Nutmeg and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Hydrangea season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Nutmeg and Hydrangea Physical Information
Nutmeg and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Hydrangea are as follows:
Nutmeg flower color:
Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Nutmeg and Hydrangea
Care of Nutmeg and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Hydrangea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.