Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
South Africa
Types
Not Available
it is a type of daisy
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Humid climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
A2, 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
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Not Available
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
White, Lime Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Lime Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Lime Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Linear
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water, Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
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
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
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
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Not Available
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
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
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Bedding Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
DOROTHEANTHUS bellidiformis
Common Name
Nutmeg
Livingstone Daisy, Mezoo Trailing Red Livingstone Daisy
In Hindi
जायफल
Livingstone Daisy
In German
Muskatnuss
Livingstone Daisy
In French
noix de muscade
Livingstone daisy
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Livingstone daisy
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
Λίβινγκστον μαργαρίτα
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Livingstone daisy
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Livingstone daisy
In Latin
nutmeg
Livingstone primula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Magnoliales
Caryophyllales
Genus
Myristica
Dorotheanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Myrteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Ruschioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Livingstone Daisy
Season and care of Nutmeg and Livingstone Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Livingstone Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Livingstone Daisy season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Livingstone Daisy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Livingstone Daisy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nutmeg and Livingstone Daisy Physical Information
Nutmeg and Livingstone Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Livingstone Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Livingstone Daisy are as follows:
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Livingstone Daisy flower color: Red
- Livingstone Daisy leaf color: White, Lime Green and Ivory
Care of Nutmeg and Livingstone Daisy
Care of Nutmeg and Livingstone Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Livingstone Daisy pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Livingstone Daisy needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water, Ample Water.