Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
California, Northwestern United States, United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
All year
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover
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
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Root
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
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
Phlox condensata
Common Name
Nutmeg
Phlox condensata
In Hindi
जायफल
Phlox condensata
In German
Muskatnuss
Phlox condensata
In French
noix de muscade
Phlox condensata
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Phlox condensata
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
Phlox condensata
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Phlox condensata
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Phlox condensata
In Latin
nutmeg
Phlox condensata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Solanales
Family
Poaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Polemonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Nutmeg and Phlox condensata
Wondering what are the properties of Nutmeg and Phlox condensata? We provide you with everything About Nutmeg and Phlox condensata. Nutmeg doesn't have thorns and Phlox condensata 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 Phlox condensata 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 Phlox condensata and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Phlox condensata
Season and care of Nutmeg and Phlox condensata is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Phlox condensata Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Phlox condensata season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Phlox condensata is Loam while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Phlox condensata is Neutral.
Nutmeg and Phlox condensata Physical Information
Nutmeg and Phlox condensata physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Phlox condensata height is 7.50 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Phlox condensata are as follows:
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Phlox condensata flower color: White
- Phlox condensata leaf color: Green
Care of Nutmeg and Phlox condensata
Care of Nutmeg and Phlox condensata include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Phlox condensata pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Phlox condensata needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.