Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Ornamental Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Myristica fragrans
Kochia Indica, Neokochia californica
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
gardens, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Burgundy, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
All year
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
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
Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
occasional watering once established, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loamy, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove dead branches
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
Aphids, Mosquito
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Eye irritation, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
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
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Diabetes, Hypotensive, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves
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
Cattle Fodder, Sauces, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Groundcover
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
BASSIA scoparia
Common Name
Nutmeg
Burningbush, Kochia
In Hindi
जायफल
Bassia scoparia
In German
Muskatnuss
Besen-Radmelde
In French
noix de muscade
Bassia scoparia
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Kochia scoparia
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
Bassia scoparia
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Bassia scoparia
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Mietelnik żakula
In Latin
nutmeg
Bassia scoparia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Poaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Camphorosmoideae
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Kochia
Season and care of Nutmeg and Kochia is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Kochia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Kochia season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kochia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Kochia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nutmeg and Kochia Physical Information
Nutmeg and Kochia physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Kochia height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Kochia are as follows:
Care of Nutmeg and Kochia
Care of Nutmeg and Kochia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Kochia pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove dead branches. In summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kochia needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.