Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Europe
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Anthropogenic, Fields, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Blue, Sky Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Alternate
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Decorating walls, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, 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
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Economic Purpose, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
MYOSOTIS sylvatica 'Bluesylva'
Common Name
Nutmeg
Woodland Forget-Me-Not
In Hindi
जायफल
Myosotis sylvatica
In German
Muskatnuss
Wald-Vergissmeinnicht
In French
noix de muscade
ne m'oubliez-pas
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Myosotis sylvatica
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
μυοσωτίς
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Myosotis sylvatica
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Myosotis sylvatica
In Latin
nutmeg
Myosotis sylvatica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Boraginales
Family
Poaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Myrteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Boraginoideae
Properties of Nutmeg and Myosotis Sylvatica
Wondering what are the properties of Nutmeg and Myosotis Sylvatica? We provide you with everything About Nutmeg and Myosotis Sylvatica. Nutmeg doesn't have thorns and Myosotis Sylvatica 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 Myosotis Sylvatica 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 Myosotis Sylvatica and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Myosotis Sylvatica
Season and care of Nutmeg and Myosotis Sylvatica is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Myosotis Sylvatica Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Myosotis Sylvatica season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Myosotis Sylvatica is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Myosotis Sylvatica is Acidic, Neutral.
Nutmeg and Myosotis Sylvatica Physical Information
Nutmeg and Myosotis Sylvatica physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Myosotis Sylvatica height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Myosotis Sylvatica are as follows:
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Myosotis Sylvatica flower color: Yellow, Blue and Sky Blue
- Myosotis Sylvatica leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Nutmeg and Myosotis Sylvatica
Care of Nutmeg and Myosotis Sylvatica include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Myosotis Sylvatica 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 Myosotis Sylvatica needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.