Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey, Central Asia, Western Asia
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
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Myristica fragrans
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
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
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
Gold, White, Yellow
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Sandy Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water from above
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Aphids
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
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Wildlife
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
-
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
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
Antiseptic, Astringent, Digestive, Laxative
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil
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
Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
TANACETUM balsamita
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Beaver Tongue, Costmary, Lady's Herb, Painted Daisy
Nutmeg
In Hindi
Painted Daisy
जायफल
In German
gemalt Gänseblümchen
Muskatnuss
In French
painted daisy
noix de muscade
In Spanish
margarita pintada
nuez moscada
In Greek
ζωγραφισμένα μαργαρίτα
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
margarida pintada
noz-moscada
In Polish
malowane stokrotka
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
picta primula
nutmeg
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Magnoliales
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Genus
Tanacetum
Myristica
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Painted Daisy and Nutmeg
Season and care of Painted Daisy and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Painted Daisy and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Painted Daisy season is Summer and Fall and Nutmeg season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Painted Daisy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Painted Daisy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Painted Daisy and Nutmeg Physical Information
Painted Daisy and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Painted Daisy height is 50.80 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Painted Daisy and Nutmeg are as follows:
Painted Daisy flower color: Gold, White and Yellow
Painted Daisy leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Nutmeg flower color:
- Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Painted Daisy and Nutmeg
Care of Painted Daisy and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Painted Daisy 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 Painted Daisy 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.