Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Houseplant, Shrub
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
Myristica fragrans
Hulthemia, Banksianae, Pimpinellifoliae
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
All year
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Requires a lot of watering, 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, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Bugs
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
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
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
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
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
Rosa rubiginosa
In German
Muskatnuss
Rose
In French
noix de muscade
Se leva
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Rosa
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
Τριαντάφυλλο
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Rosa
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Róża
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Rosales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Rose
Season and care of Nutmeg and Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Rose season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rose is Clay, Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Rose is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Nutmeg and Rose Physical Information
Nutmeg and Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Rose height is 80.00 cm and width 80.00 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Rose are as follows:
Nutmeg flower color:
Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Rose flower color: Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
- Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Nutmeg and Rose
Care of Nutmeg and Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.