Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Central Asia
Types
Not Available
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Dry areas, Hot climate regions, Low annual rainfall regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
16, 17, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Gold, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Put diluted fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Black Spot, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leafminers, Mealybugs, Root rot, Stem rot, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Good for the Scalp, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Prevents Premature Baldness, Speed hair growth
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
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Asthma, Cramps, Menopause problems, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health, Respiratory Disorders, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Root, Root bark
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
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
HELICHRYSUM thianschanicum
Common Name
Nutmeg
Licorice Plant
In German
Muskatnuss
Lakritze
In French
noix de muscade
réglisse
In Spanish
nuez moscada
regaliz
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
γλυκόρριζα
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
alcaçuz
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
lukrecja
In Latin
nutmeg
liquorice
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Fabales
Family
Poaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Myristica
Glycyrrhiza
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Liquorice
Season and care of Nutmeg and Liquorice is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Liquorice Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Liquorice season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Liquorice is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Liquorice is Neutral, Alkaline.
Nutmeg and Liquorice Physical Information
Nutmeg and Liquorice physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Liquorice height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Liquorice are as follows:
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Liquorice flower color: Yellow
- Liquorice leaf color: Gray Green, Silver and Gray
Care of Nutmeg and Liquorice
Care of Nutmeg and Liquorice include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Liquorice pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Liquorice needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.