Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
India
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Green, Reddish Plum
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
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
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Drought
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
Birds, Hens
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Not Available
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
Anti-ageing Benefits, Antidiabetic, Reduces toothache, Skin Diseases
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves, Shoots, Stem
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 in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
IPOMOEA aquatica
Common Name
Nutmeg
Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach
In Hindi
जायफल
Water Spinach
In German
Muskatnuss
Wasser-Spinat
In French
noix de muscade
Épinards d'eau
In Spanish
nuez moscada
La espinaca de agua
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
Σπανάκι νερό
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Espinafre de água
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Szpinak wodny
In Latin
nutmeg
Water Spinach
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Solanales
Family
Poaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Not Available
Properties of Nutmeg and Water Spinach
Wondering what are the properties of Nutmeg and Water Spinach? We provide you with everything About Nutmeg and Water Spinach. Nutmeg doesn't have thorns and Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Water Spinach
Season and care of Nutmeg and Water Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Water Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Water Spinach season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Water Spinach is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Water Spinach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nutmeg and Water Spinach Physical Information
Nutmeg and Water Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Water Spinach are as follows:
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Water Spinach flower color: White and Lavender
- Water Spinach leaf color: Green
Care of Nutmeg and Water Spinach
Care of Nutmeg and Water Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.