Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
South America
Types
Myristica fragrans
Pamianthe cardenasii , Pamianthe parviflora , Pamianthe peruviana
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-10
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Strap shaped
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Offsets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Leaf spot, Mosaic viruses
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
Bees, Birds, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
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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
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
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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, Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
HYMENOCALLIS longipetala
Common Name
Nutmeg
Peruvian Daffodil, Spiderlily
In Hindi
जायफल
peruvian daffodil
In German
Muskatnuss
peruvian daffodil
In French
noix de muscade
peruvian daffodil
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Pamianthe
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
peruvian daffodil
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
peruvian daffodil
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
peruvian daffodil
In Latin
nutmeg
peruvian daffodil
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Asparagales
Family
Poaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Myristica
Pamianthe
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Myrteae
Clinantheae
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Peruvian Daffodil
Season and care of Nutmeg and Peruvian Daffodil is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Peruvian Daffodil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Peruvian Daffodil season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peruvian Daffodil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Peruvian Daffodil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nutmeg and Peruvian Daffodil Physical Information
Nutmeg and Peruvian Daffodil physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Peruvian Daffodil height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Peruvian Daffodil are as follows:
Care of Nutmeg and Peruvian Daffodil
Care of Nutmeg and Peruvian Daffodil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Peruvian Daffodil pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning. In summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peruvian Daffodil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.