Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, South America
Types
Myristica fragrans
Leucophyllum frutescens
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Chaparral, open Woodlands, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-10
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
All year
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Sandy
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
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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
anticoagulant, antimicrobial
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, 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
Showy Purposes, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Cottage garden, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
SALVIA coccinea
Common Name
Nutmeg
Blood Sage, Texas Sage
In Hindi
जायफल
Texas Sage
In German
Muskatnuss
Texas Sage
In French
noix de muscade
Texas Sage
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Sabio de Tejas
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
Τέξας Sage
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Texas Sábio
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Texas Sage
In Latin
nutmeg
Texas Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Lamiales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Texas Sage
Season and care of Nutmeg and Texas Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Texas Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Texas Sage season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Texas Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Texas Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nutmeg and Texas Sage Physical Information
Nutmeg and Texas Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Texas Sage height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Texas Sage are as follows:
Care of Nutmeg and Texas Sage
Care of Nutmeg and Texas Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Texas Sage 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 Texas Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.