Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Myristica fragrans
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Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Green, Chocolate
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
Green
Plant Season
All year
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Tolerances
-
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Average Water Needs, 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
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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Bees
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
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Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
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
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers
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
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Nutmeg
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
जायफल
QUICKSTICK
In German
Muskatnuss
QUICKSTICK
In French
noix de muscade
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
nuez moscada
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
QuickStick
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
nutmeg
Quickstick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Fabales
Genus
Myristica
Gliricidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Quickstick
Season and care of Nutmeg and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Quickstick season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nutmeg and Quickstick Physical Information
Nutmeg and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Quickstick are as follows:
Care of Nutmeg and Quickstick
Care of Nutmeg and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.