Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Pastures, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Needs a lot of water initially
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Leaf rust, Leaf spot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Full Sun, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner
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
Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Aging, Digestion problems, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves, Rhizomes
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
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
ALOCASIA x amazonica
Common Name
Nutmeg
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
In German
Muskatnuss
Alocasia
In French
noix de muscade
Alocasia
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Alocasia
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
Alocasia
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Alocasia
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Alocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Myrteae
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Kris Plant
Season and care of Nutmeg and Kris Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Kris Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Kris Plant season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kris Plant is Loam while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Nutmeg and Kris Plant Physical Information
Nutmeg and Kris Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Kris Plant are as follows:
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Kris Plant flower color: White
- Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Nutmeg and Kris Plant
Care of Nutmeg and Kris Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Kris Plant pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Kris Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.