Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent, Tree
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Myristica fragrans
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Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
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White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full 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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water frequently
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
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Brown Spots, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil, Sun
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
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Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
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Aesthetic Uses
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Decorating walls
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
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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
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
YUCCA brevifolia
Common Name
Nutmeg
yucca palm
tree yucca
palm tree yucca
In Hindi
जायफल
Joshua Tree
In German
Muskatnuss
Joshua Tree
In French
noix de muscade
Joshua Tree
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Árbol de Joshua
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
Joshua Tree
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Joshua Tree
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Joshua Tree
In Latin
nutmeg
Joshua ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Asparagales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Joshua Tree
Season and care of Nutmeg and Joshua Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Joshua Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Joshua Tree season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Joshua Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Joshua Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nutmeg and Joshua Tree Physical Information
Nutmeg and Joshua Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Joshua Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Joshua Tree are as follows:
Care of Nutmeg and Joshua Tree
Care of Nutmeg and Joshua Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Joshua Tree 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 Joshua Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.