Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
it is a type of cabbage
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Oval
Spinach Type
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Cutworms, Damping-off, Diamondback moth, Downy mildew, Flea Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Ring spot, Root knot nematode, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Watery soft rot, White mold, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
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
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
Common Name
Nutmeg
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
In Hindi
जायफल
लाल पत्ता गोभी
In German
Muskatnuss
Rotkohl
In French
noix de muscade
Chou rouge
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Repollo rojo
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
Κόκκινο λάχανο
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Red Cabbage
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Czerwona kapusta
In Latin
nutmeg
Brassica Rubrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Brassicales
Family
Poaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Myrteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Red Cabbage
Season and care of Nutmeg and Red Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Red Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Red Cabbage season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Cabbage is Acidic.
Nutmeg and Red Cabbage Physical Information
Nutmeg and Red Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Red Cabbage are as follows:
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Red Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Red Cabbage leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Nutmeg and Red Cabbage
Care of Nutmeg and Red Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Red Cabbage pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.