Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Not Available
Ceiba casearia, Bombax pentandrum
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Drought, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Headache, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin irritation
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
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Aphrodisiac, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds
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
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
Ceiba pentandra
Common Name
Nutmeg
Cotton Tree, Red Kapok, Red-silk-cotton Tree
In Hindi
जायफल
सफ़ेद सेमल / शाल्मली
In German
Muskatnuss
Kapok baum
In French
noix de muscade
Fromager
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Ceiba
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
Ceiba
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Mafumeira
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Puchowiec pięciopręcikowy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Malvales
Family
Poaceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Myrteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Kapok
Season and care of Nutmeg and Kapok is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Kapok Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Kapok season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kapok is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Kapok is Acidic, Neutral.
Nutmeg and Kapok Physical Information
Nutmeg and Kapok physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Kapok height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Kapok are as follows:
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Kapok flower color: Red and Orange Red
- Kapok leaf color: Green
Care of Nutmeg and Kapok
Care of Nutmeg and Kapok include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Kapok pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kapok needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.