Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Australia
Types
Myristica fragrans
Anigozanthos
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Dry areas, Temperate Regions, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
-
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Seedlings, Tissue culture
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
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
-
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, 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
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
-
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Buds, 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
Cut Flowers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
ANIGOZANTHOS
Common Name
Nutmeg
Kangaroo Paws
In Hindi
जायफल
Kangaroo Paws
In German
Muskatnuss
Kangaroo Paws
In French
noix de muscade
Kangaroo Paws
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Kangaroo Paws
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
Kangaroo Paws
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Kangaroo Paws
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Kangaroo Paws
In Latin
nutmeg
Kangaroo Paws
Order
Magnoliales
Commelinales
Family
Poaceae
Haemodoraceae
Genus
Myristica
Anigozanthos
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Conostyloideae
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Kangaroo Paws
Season and care of Nutmeg and Kangaroo Paws is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Kangaroo Paws Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Kangaroo Paws season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kangaroo Paws is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Kangaroo Paws is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nutmeg and Kangaroo Paws Physical Information
Nutmeg and Kangaroo Paws physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Kangaroo Paws height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Kangaroo Paws are as follows:
Nutmeg flower color:
Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Kangaroo Paws flower color: Yellow, Red, Green, Purple and Orange
- Kangaroo Paws leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Nutmeg and Kangaroo Paws
Care of Nutmeg and Kangaroo Paws include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Kangaroo Paws 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 Kangaroo Paws needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.