Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Gold, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Average Water Needs
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Birds
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
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
Bulbs
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
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Bog Garden, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
CAREX muskingumensis 'Ice Fountains'
Common Name
Nutmeg
Palm Sedge
In Hindi
जायफल
Palm Sedge
In German
Muskatnuss
Palm Sedge
In French
noix de muscade
Palm Sedge
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Palm Sedge
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
Palm Sedge
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Palm Sedge
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Palm Sedge
In Latin
nutmeg
Palm Sedge
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lillosida
Order
Magnoliales
Cyperales
Family
Poaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Myrteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Nutmeg and Palm Sedge
Wondering what are the properties of Nutmeg and Palm Sedge? We provide you with everything About Nutmeg and Palm Sedge. Nutmeg doesn't have thorns and Palm Sedge 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 Palm Sedge 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 Palm Sedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Palm Sedge
Season and care of Nutmeg and Palm Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Palm Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Palm Sedge season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Palm Sedge is Loam while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Palm Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Nutmeg and Palm Sedge Physical Information
Nutmeg and Palm Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Palm Sedge height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Palm Sedge are as follows:
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Palm Sedge flower color: Gold and Brown
- Palm Sedge leaf color: White and Green
Care of Nutmeg and Palm Sedge
Care of Nutmeg and Palm Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Palm Sedge 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 Palm Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.