Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
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Types
Myristica fragrans
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Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Cold Regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
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Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
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, Keep ground moist, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content 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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
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Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, 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
Black Dyes
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
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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
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
Polemonium caeruleum
Common Name
Nutmeg
Jacob's Ladder
In Hindi
जायफल
Jacob's Ladder
In German
Muskatnuss
Jacob's Ladder
In French
noix de muscade
Jacob's Ladder
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Jacob's Ladder
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
Jacob's Ladder
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Jacob's Ladder
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Jacob's Ladder
In Latin
nutmeg
Jacob's Ladder
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Ericales
Family
Poaceae
Polemoniaceae
Genus
Myristica
Polemonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Jacob's Ladder
Season and care of Nutmeg and Jacob's Ladder is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Jacob's Ladder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Jacob's Ladder season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jacob's Ladder is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Jacob's Ladder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nutmeg and Jacob's Ladder Physical Information
Nutmeg and Jacob's Ladder physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Jacob's Ladder height is 20.30 cm and width 27.90 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Jacob's Ladder are as follows:
Care of Nutmeg and Jacob's Ladder
Care of Nutmeg and Jacob's Ladder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Jacob's Ladder 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 Jacob's Ladder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.