Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
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Types
Myristica fragrans
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Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Banks, meadows, Roadsides, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
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
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White, Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
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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
Lobed and toothed
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
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Tolerances
-
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
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
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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
Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, 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
Anodyne, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Nerve pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
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
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
Ranunculus acris
Common Name
Nutmeg
Ranunculus, meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, common buttercup, giant buttercup
In Hindi
जायफल
Ranunculus
In German
Muskatnuss
Ranunkel
In French
noix de muscade
Ranunculus
In Spanish
nuez moscada
ranúnculo
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
Ranunculus
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Ranogkylos
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Ranogkylos
In Latin
nutmeg
Ranogkylos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Ranunculales
Family
Poaceae
Ranunculaceae
Genus
Myristica
Ranunculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Myrteae
Ranunculeae
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Ranunculoideae
Properties of Nutmeg and Ranunculus
Wondering what are the properties of Nutmeg and Ranunculus? We provide you with everything About Nutmeg and Ranunculus. Nutmeg doesn't have thorns and Ranunculus 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 Ranunculus 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 Ranunculus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Ranunculus
Season and care of Nutmeg and Ranunculus is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Ranunculus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Ranunculus season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ranunculus is Loam while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Ranunculus is Acidic, Neutral.
Nutmeg and Ranunculus Physical Information
Nutmeg and Ranunculus physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Ranunculus height is 30.50 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Ranunculus are as follows:
Nutmeg flower color:
Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Ranunculus flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
- Ranunculus leaf color:
Care of Nutmeg and Ranunculus
Care of Nutmeg and Ranunculus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Ranunculus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ranunculus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.