Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Central America, Mexico
Types
Myristica fragrans
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Floodplains, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
All year
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
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
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
Prune after flowering, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Compost, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
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
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Antioxidants, Combats Stress, Fiber, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Inflammation, Rich in Iron
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits, 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 Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
MELOTHRIA scabra
Common Name
Nutmeg
Mexican Sour Gherkins, cucamelon
In Hindi
जायफल
Mousemelon
In German
Muskatnuss
Maus Melone
In French
noix de muscade
Mousemelon
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Mousemelon
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
πεπόνι ποντίκι
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
melão rato
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
mysz melona
In Latin
nutmeg
mouse melon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Cucurbitales
Family
Poaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Myrteae
Melothrieae
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Mouse Melon
Season and care of Nutmeg and Mouse Melon is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Mouse Melon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Mouse Melon season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mouse Melon is Loam while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Mouse Melon is Neutral.
Nutmeg and Mouse Melon Physical Information
Nutmeg and Mouse Melon physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Mouse Melon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Mouse Melon are as follows:
Care of Nutmeg and Mouse Melon
Care of Nutmeg and Mouse Melon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Mouse Melon pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove shoots. In summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mouse Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.