Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
China, Japan
Types
Myristica fragrans
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Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
White, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Shape
Oval
broad, flat
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Cuttings, root cutting, 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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Birds
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Skin irritation
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
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
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 for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
Elaeagnus pungens
Common Name
Nutmeg
Silverthorn
In Hindi
जायफल
Silverthorn
In German
Muskatnuss
Silverthorn
In French
noix de muscade
Silverthorn
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Silverthorn
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
Silverthorn
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Silverthorn
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Silverthorn
In Latin
nutmeg
Silverthorn
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Rhamnales
Family
Poaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Genus
Myristica
Elaeagnus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Silverthorn
Season and care of Nutmeg and Silverthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Silverthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Silverthorn season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nutmeg and Silverthorn Physical Information
Nutmeg and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Silverthorn are as follows:
Care of Nutmeg and Silverthorn
Care of Nutmeg and Silverthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.