Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Myristica fragrans
Nymphaea alba
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Ponds
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
Flower Color
-
White, Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
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
Plant grows in water
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
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
Flies
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Headache
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
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Root, 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
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
NYMPHAEA alba
Common Name
Nutmeg
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
In Hindi
जायफल
Nymphaea alba
In German
Muskatnuss
Weiße Seerose
In French
noix de muscade
Nénuphar blanc
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Nymphaea alba
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
Nymphaea alba
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Nymphaea alba
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Grzybienie białe
In Latin
nutmeg
Nymphaea alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Nymphaeales
Family
Poaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Cassidinae
Properties of Nutmeg and Nymphaea Alba
Wondering what are the properties of Nutmeg and Nymphaea Alba? We provide you with everything About Nutmeg and Nymphaea Alba. Nutmeg doesn't have thorns and Nymphaea Alba 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 Nymphaea Alba 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 Nymphaea Alba and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Nymphaea Alba
Season and care of Nutmeg and Nymphaea Alba is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Nymphaea Alba Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Nymphaea Alba season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral.
Nutmeg and Nymphaea Alba Physical Information
Nutmeg and Nymphaea Alba physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Nymphaea Alba height is 45.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Nymphaea Alba are as follows:
Care of Nutmeg and Nymphaea Alba
Care of Nutmeg and Nymphaea Alba include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Nymphaea Alba 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 Nymphaea Alba needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.