Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Central America, Mexico, North America
Types
Myristica fragrans
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Peach, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
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
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Indeterminate
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
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove the old foliage
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced organic fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphate
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Dry root rot, Fusarium leaf spot, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Full Sun, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Ants, Bees
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Dermatitis
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
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
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Diabetes, Fiber, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Immunity, Manganese, Obesity, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
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
For making oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
CUCURBITA pepo 'White Crown of Thorns'
Common Name
Nutmeg
Winter Squash
In German
Muskatnuss
Winter squash
In French
noix de muscade
courges d'hiver
In Spanish
nuez moscada
calabaza de invierno
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
σκουός χειμώνα
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
abóbora
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
dynia
In Latin
nutmeg
cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Violales
Family
Poaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Myristica
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Papilionoideae
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Winter Squash
Season and care of Nutmeg and Winter Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Winter Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Winter Squash season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Winter Squash is Loam while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Winter Squash is Neutral.
Nutmeg and Winter Squash Physical Information
Nutmeg and Winter Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Winter Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Winter Squash are as follows:
Care of Nutmeg and Winter Squash
Care of Nutmeg and Winter Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Winter Squash pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove the old foliage. In summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Winter Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.