Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
China, Japan
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Grassland, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Light Pink, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Applicable
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Brown, Brownish Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Arrowhead
Plant Season
All year
Early Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Moist
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Late Spring, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Budding
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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Botrytis Blight, Nematodes, Ring spot, Stem rot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Ants
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Abdominal pain, Avoid during Pregnancy, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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
Atherosclerosis, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Cough, Gout, Headache, hemorrhoids, Hepatitis, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Muscle Pain, Nerve pain, Osteoarthritis, Premenstrual syndrome, Respiratory Disorders, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, 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
Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
Paonia lactiflora
Common Name
Nutmeg
Chinese Peony
In Hindi
जायफल
Paonia lactiflora
In German
Muskatnuss
Paonia lactiflora
In French
noix de muscade
Paonia lactiflora
In Spanish
nuez moscada
lactiflora paonia
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
Paonia lactiflora
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Paonia lactiflora
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Paonia lactiflora
In Latin
nutmeg
Paonia lactiflora
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Dilleniales
Family
Poaceae
Paeoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Myrteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Paeonia Lactiflora
Season and care of Nutmeg and Paeonia Lactiflora is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Paeonia Lactiflora Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Paeonia Lactiflora season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Paeonia Lactiflora is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Paeonia Lactiflora is Neutral.
Nutmeg and Paeonia Lactiflora Physical Information
Nutmeg and Paeonia Lactiflora physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Paeonia Lactiflora height is 91.50 cm and width 91.50 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Paeonia Lactiflora are as follows:
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Paeonia Lactiflora flower color: Light Pink, Pink and White
- Paeonia Lactiflora leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Nutmeg and Paeonia Lactiflora
Care of Nutmeg and Paeonia Lactiflora include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Paeonia Lactiflora 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 Paeonia Lactiflora needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.