Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
gardens, Roadsides, Urban areas, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Blue, Purple, Dark Blue, Blue Violet, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Green, Orange, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
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 ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
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
Clay, 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
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Requires very little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
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
Fungal Diseases, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
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
Flowers
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 Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
RHAPHIOLEPIS
Common Name
Nutmeg
Indian hawthorn
In Hindi
जायफल
भारतीय नागफनी
In German
Muskatnuss
indische Hawthorn
In French
noix de muscade
Indian Hawthorn
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Indian Hawthorn
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
Ινδικό Hawthorn
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
indiana Hawthorn
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Indyjski Hawthorn
In Latin
nutmeg
Latin Hawthorn
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Rosales
Genus
Myristica
Rhaphiolepis
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Indian Hawthorn
Season and care of Nutmeg and Indian Hawthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Indian Hawthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Indian Hawthorn season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Indian Hawthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Indian Hawthorn is Acidic, Neutral.
Nutmeg and Indian Hawthorn Physical Information
Nutmeg and Indian Hawthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Indian Hawthorn height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Nutmeg and Indian Hawthorn are as follows:
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Indian Hawthorn flower color: White, Red and Pink
- Indian Hawthorn leaf color: Green, Orange, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Nutmeg and Indian Hawthorn
Care of Nutmeg and Indian Hawthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Indian Hawthorn pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Requires very little pruning and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Hawthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.