Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Myristica fragrans
Ipomoea alba, Moon Vine
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
12-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
-
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, 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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Three Lobed
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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
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
Do Not over Water, Water until the soil feels moist in the top
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Drought
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
Beetles
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Anxiety, Confusion, hallucinations
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
-
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
Snakebite
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
Used as a vegetable, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
IPOMOEA alba
Common Name
Nutmeg
Evening Glory, Moonflower
In Hindi
जायफल
Moonflower
In German
Muskatnuss
Monet
In French
noix de muscade
Monet
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Monet
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
Μονέ
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Monet
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Monet
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Solanales
Family
Poaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Nutmeg and Moonflower
Wondering what are the properties of Nutmeg and Moonflower? We provide you with everything About Nutmeg and Moonflower. Nutmeg doesn't have thorns and Moonflower doesn't have thorns. Also Nutmeg does not have fragrant flowers. Nutmeg has allergic reactions like Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache and Pollen and Moonflower has allergic reactions like Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache and Pollen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Nutmeg and Moonflower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Moonflower
Season and care of Nutmeg and Moonflower is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Moonflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Moonflower season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Moonflower is Loam while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Moonflower is Acidic, Neutral.
Nutmeg and Moonflower Physical Information
Nutmeg and Moonflower physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Moonflower height is 300.00 cm and width 5.00 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Moonflower are as follows:
Care of Nutmeg and Moonflower
Care of Nutmeg and Moonflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Moonflower pruning is done 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 Moonflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.