Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Southeastern Asia
Types
Myristica fragrans
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
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
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaf Stalks, 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
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Nutmeg
Elephant Ear, Taro
In German
Muskatnuss
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
noix de muscade
Colocasia
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Colocasia
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
Colocasia
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Colocasia
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Kolokazja
In Latin
nutmeg
Colocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Myrteae
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Taro
Season and care of Nutmeg and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Taro season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Nutmeg and Taro Physical Information
Nutmeg and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Taro are as follows:
Care of Nutmeg and Taro
Care of Nutmeg and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Taro pruning is done . In summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.