Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Central America, South America
Types
Myristica fragrans
Golden Wax Bean, Romano bean
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Fields, orchards
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
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
-
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
White, Green, Dark Red, Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Green, Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Maple shaped
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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
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
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Drought
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
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
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, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
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
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
PHASEOLUS vulgaris
Common Name
Nutmeg
Green Beans
In German
Muskatnuss
Bohnen
In French
noix de muscade
haricots
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Green Beans
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
φασόλια
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
feijões
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
fasola
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Fagales
Genus
Myristica
Phaseolus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Spring Beans
Season and care of Nutmeg and Spring Beans is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Spring Beans Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Spring Beans season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Spring Beans is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Spring Beans is Neutral, Alkaline.
Nutmeg and Spring Beans Physical Information
Nutmeg and Spring Beans physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Spring Beans height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Spring Beans are as follows:
Care of Nutmeg and Spring Beans
Care of Nutmeg and Spring Beans include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Spring Beans 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 Spring Beans needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.