Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Southwest Asia
Types
Not Available
Calypso, Petite Salmon, Petite Pink
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
dry rocky watercourses, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Not Available
Cream, Creamy Yellow, Pink, Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
All year
Fall, Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Marshy ground, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Water less during winter, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Marshy ground, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, Fertilize in early spring, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Red spider mite, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Showy Foliage
Yes
Unknown
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Mealybugs, Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Phytodermatitis, Rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used in parkland
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
Asthma, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Diabetes, epilepsy, Scabies
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
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
Not Available
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
Nerium
Common Name
Nutmeg
Oleander, Nerium Oleander
In German
Muskatnuss
Oleander
In French
noix de muscade
laurier-rose
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Adelfa
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
Πικροδάφνη
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
oleandro
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Oleander
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Gentianales
Family
Poaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Apocynoideae, Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Oleander
Season and care of Nutmeg and Oleander is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Oleander Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Oleander season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Oleander is Marshy ground, Well drained while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Oleander is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Nutmeg and Oleander Physical Information
Nutmeg and Oleander physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Oleander height is 300.00 cm and width 350.00 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Oleander are as follows:
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Oleander flower color: Cream, Creamy Yellow, Pink, Purple, Red and White
- Oleander leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Nutmeg and Oleander
Care of Nutmeg and Oleander include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Oleander pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring and Remove shoots. In summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Oleander needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.