Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Desert, Hot climate regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
12-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Blue Green
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
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
Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover
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
Container, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
DASYLIRION berlandieri
Common Name
Nutmeg
Blue Giant,
Blue Twister,
Desert Spoon
In German
Muskatnuss
Zaragoza
In French
noix de muscade
Saragosse
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Zaragoza
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
Σαραγόσα
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Zaragoza
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Saragossa
In Latin
nutmeg
Caesaraugusta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Chordata
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Magnoliales
Squamata
Genus
Myristica
Gonyosoma
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Myrteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Colubrinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Zaragosa
Season and care of Nutmeg and Zaragosa is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Zaragosa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Zaragosa season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Zaragosa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Zaragosa is Neutral, Alkaline.
Nutmeg and Zaragosa Physical Information
Nutmeg and Zaragosa physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Zaragosa height is 270.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Zaragosa are as follows:
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Zaragosa flower color: Yellow
- Zaragosa leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Nutmeg and Zaragosa
Care of Nutmeg and Zaragosa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Zaragosa 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 Zaragosa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.