Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Kalanchoe velutina, Kalanchoe hildebrantii
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Deciduous forests, Tropical regions
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
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
All year
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Not Available
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
From bulbs, Vegetative Reproduction
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Not Available
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, pruning needed for strong structure
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Crown gall, Mosaic viruses, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Showy
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Invasive
Sometimes
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
breathing problems, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone
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, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Immunity, Inflammation, Jaundice, Kidney Stones, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Fruits
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
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Not Available
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
KALANCHOE 'Mirabella'
Common Name
Nutmeg
Kalanchoe
In German
Muskatnuss
Kalanchoe
In French
noix de muscade
Kalanchoe
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Kalanchoe
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
Kalanchoe
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Kalanchoe
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Kalanchoe
In Latin
nutmeg
Kalanchoe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Rosales
Family
Poaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Myristica
Kalanchoe
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Myrteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Not Available
Properties of Nutmeg and Kalanchoe
Wondering what are the properties of Nutmeg and Kalanchoe? We provide you with everything About Nutmeg and Kalanchoe. Nutmeg doesn't have thorns and Kalanchoe 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 Kalanchoe 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 Kalanchoe and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Kalanchoe
Season and care of Nutmeg and Kalanchoe is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Kalanchoe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Kalanchoe season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kalanchoe is Not Available while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Kalanchoe is Not Available.
Nutmeg and Kalanchoe Physical Information
Nutmeg and Kalanchoe physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Kalanchoe height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Nutmeg and Kalanchoe are as follows:
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Kalanchoe flower color: Not Available
- Kalanchoe leaf color: Not Available
Care of Nutmeg and Kalanchoe
Care of Nutmeg and Kalanchoe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Kalanchoe pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and pruning needed for strong structure. In summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kalanchoe needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.