Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Asia, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Myristica fragrans
-
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
secondary forest, Tropical Forests
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
-
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Gray Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green, Sandy Brown, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lanceolate
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Prune in the growing season, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Mites, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Salt and Soil Compaction, Sun
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
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
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Nausea, Vomiting
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Anti-ageing, Maintains teeth healthy, Remove blemishes
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, Food for animals, Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Antibiotic, anti-cancer, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, Diarrhea, Fever, Improve heart health
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
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
Culinary use, Grown for shade, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
Annona reticulate
Common Name
Nutmeg
wild-sweetsop, bullock's-heart, ox-heart
In German
Muskatnuss
Netzannone
In French
noix de muscade
cachiman, cœur de bœuf
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Annona reticulata
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
Ramphal
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
coração-de-boi
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Flaszowiec siatkowaty
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Magnoliales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Annonoideae
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Ramphal
Season and care of Nutmeg and Ramphal is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Ramphal Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Ramphal season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ramphal is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Ramphal is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nutmeg and Ramphal Physical Information
Nutmeg and Ramphal physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Ramphal height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Ramphal are as follows:
Care of Nutmeg and Ramphal
Care of Nutmeg and Ramphal include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Ramphal pruning is done Prune in the growing season, pruning needed for strong structure and Remove dead branches. In summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ramphal needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.