Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Caribbean, South America
Types
Myristica fragrans
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-13
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
All year
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
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 over Water, Does not require 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, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
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
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Oral Allergy
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
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
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
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 to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Nutmeg
Sugar Apple
In German
Muskatnuss
Zuckerapfel
In French
noix de muscade
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Pinha
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
nutmeg
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Magnoliales
Family
Poaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Maloideae
Properties of Nutmeg and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Nutmeg and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Nutmeg and Sugar Apple. Nutmeg doesn't have thorns and Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Nutmeg does not have fragrant flowers. Nutmeg has allergic reactions like Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache and Pollen and Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache and Pollen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Nutmeg and Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Nutmeg and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Sugar Apple season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nutmeg and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Nutmeg and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Care of Nutmeg and Sugar Apple
Care of Nutmeg and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.