Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Australia, New Zealand
Types
Not Available
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Lakes, Ponds, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-12
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
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Dark Red, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
waterlogging
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Plant grows in water
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
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
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
iron-rich fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Sap-Sucking Insects, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
waterlogging
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Water gardening
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Not Available
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
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Bog Garden, Container, Groundcover, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
MYRIOPHYLLUM propinquum
Common Name
Nutmeg
Parrot's Feather, Watermilfoil
In Hindi
जायफल
watermilfoil
In German
Muskatnuss
watermilfoil
In French
noix de muscade
myriophylle
In Spanish
nuez moscada
watermilfoil
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
watermilfoil
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
watermilfoil
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
watermilfoil
In Latin
nutmeg
watermilfoil
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Saxifragales
Family
Poaceae
Haloragaceae
Genus
Myristica
Myriophyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Myrteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Not Available
Properties of Nutmeg and Watermilfoil
Wondering what are the properties of Nutmeg and Watermilfoil? We provide you with everything About Nutmeg and Watermilfoil. Nutmeg doesn't have thorns and Watermilfoil 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 Watermilfoil 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 Watermilfoil and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Watermilfoil
Season and care of Nutmeg and Watermilfoil is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Watermilfoil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Watermilfoil season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Watermilfoil is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Watermilfoil is Acidic, Neutral.
Nutmeg and Watermilfoil Physical Information
Nutmeg and Watermilfoil physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Watermilfoil height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Nutmeg and Watermilfoil are as follows:
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Watermilfoil flower color: Dark Red and Ivory
- Watermilfoil leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Nutmeg and Watermilfoil
Care of Nutmeg and Watermilfoil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Watermilfoil pruning is done Prune regularly, 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 Watermilfoil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.