Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
Myristica fragrans
White Spanish
Gladalan White
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Cropland, Farms, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Seedlings, Sets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
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, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
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
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
Common Name
Nutmeg
Garden Onion, White Onion
In German
Muskatnuss
Zwiebel
In French
noix de muscade
Oignon
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Cebolla
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
Κρεμμύδι
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Cebola
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Cebula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Asparagales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Allioideae
Season and Care of Nutmeg and White Onion
Season and care of Nutmeg and White Onion is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and White Onion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and White Onion season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Onion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for White Onion is Neutral.
Nutmeg and White Onion Physical Information
Nutmeg and White Onion physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and White Onion are as follows:
Care of Nutmeg and White Onion
Care of Nutmeg and White Onion include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering. In summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.