Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Mexico
Types
Myristica fragrans
Sringar, Mexican Single, Pearl
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
All year
Summer, Fall
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Acidic, Neutral
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
cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Aphids, Mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Skin inflammation
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
Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers
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
Decoration Purposes, Making deodorants, Making Perfumes, Used as essential oil, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
POLIANTHES tuberosa
Common Name
Nutmeg
Tuberose
In German
Muskatnuss
Tuberose
In French
noix de muscade
Tubéreuse
In Spanish
nuez moscada
nardo
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
Τουμπερόζα
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Tuberosa
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Tuberoza
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Asparagales
Family
Poaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Myristica
Polianthes
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Tuberose
Season and care of Nutmeg and Tuberose is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Tuberose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Tuberose season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tuberose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Tuberose is Acidic, Neutral.
Nutmeg and Tuberose Physical Information
Nutmeg and Tuberose physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Tuberose height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Tuberose are as follows:
Care of Nutmeg and Tuberose
Care of Nutmeg and Tuberose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Tuberose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tuberose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.