Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Myristica fragrans
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-8
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
-
Light Purple, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Flea Beetles, Fungal leaf spots
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
Bugs, Rabbits
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Nausea
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
-
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
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
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 in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
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
Common Name
Nutmeg
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
In Hindi
जायफल
Savoy Cabbage
In German
Muskatnuss
Wirsing
In French
noix de muscade
Savoy Cabbage
In Spanish
nuez moscada
col de col rizada
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
Savoy Cabbage
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Savoy Cabbage
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Kapusta włoska
In Latin
nutmeg
Brassica Sabaudiae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Magnoliales
Brassicales
Family
Poaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Savoy Cabbage
Season and care of Nutmeg and Savoy Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Savoy Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Savoy Cabbage season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic.
Nutmeg and Savoy Cabbage Physical Information
Nutmeg and Savoy Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Savoy Cabbage are as follows:
Care of Nutmeg and Savoy Cabbage
Care of Nutmeg and Savoy Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Savoy Cabbage 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 Savoy Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.