Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
Myristica fragrans
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
Dermititis
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
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 As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Nutmeg
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
जायफल
In German
Octopus tree
Muskatnuss
In French
arbre Octopus
noix de muscade
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
nuez moscada
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
noz-moscada
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
polypus ligno
nutmeg
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Magnoliales
Family
Araliaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Myristica
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Nutmeg
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nutmeg season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Octopus Tree and Nutmeg Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Nutmeg are as follows:
Care of Octopus Tree and Nutmeg
Care of Octopus Tree and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.