Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
India, Philippines, Southeast Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Loamy soils, Moist Soils, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-7
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Plant Season
All year
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Keep ground moist, 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Cut out old flower stalks, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Nitrogen, N-P-K balanced liquid fertilizer, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Army-worms, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cucumber mosaic, Cutworms, Fusarium leaf spot, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Bees, Flies, Flying insects
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm, Miscarriage
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Glowing Skin, Moisturizing, Nourishes scalp
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
Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Diabetes, Gastrointestinal disorders, Jaundice, Laxative, Leprosy, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits, 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
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
Trichosanthes cucumerina
Common Name
Nutmeg
snake gourd, serpent gourd, chichinda, padwal
In German
Muskatnuss
Schlangenhaargurke
In French
noix de muscade
Trichosanthes cucumerina
In Spanish
nuez moscada
snake gourd
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
φίδι κολοκύθα
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
snake gourd
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Gurdlina ogórkowata
In Latin
nutmeg
snake gourd
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Cucurbitales
Family
Poaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Myrteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Papilionoideae
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Snake Gourd
Season and care of Nutmeg and Snake Gourd is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Snake Gourd Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Snake Gourd season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Snake Gourd is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Snake Gourd is Neutral.
Nutmeg and Snake Gourd Physical Information
Nutmeg and Snake Gourd physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Snake Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Snake Gourd are as follows:
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Snake Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
- Snake Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Nutmeg and Snake Gourd
Care of Nutmeg and Snake Gourd include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Snake Gourd pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Snake Gourd needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.