Parrot's Beak

Nutmeg

About Parrot's Beak and Nutmeg

Parrot's Beak

Nutmeg

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Tree

Origin

Canary Islands

Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe

Types

Lotus berthelotii

Myristica fragrans

Number of Varieties

4150

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Habitat

Mediterranean region, mild coastal areas, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Well Drained

Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-119-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

7-1

Sunset Zone

H1, 9, 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

Prostrate/Trailing

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.30 cm1,000.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Gold, Orange Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Green, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Gray Green, Silver

Green, Copper

Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green, Silver

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green, Silver

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Spine-edged leaves

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

All year

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Divison

Budding, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought

Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K

fertilize in spring, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Blight, Fusarium root rot, Mealybugs, Mites, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity

Drought, Frost

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Aphids, Mealybugs, Mites, Spider Mites

Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals

Allergy

Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders, Formal Garden, Ground Cover

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair

Edible Uses

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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

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Seeds

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

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

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Container, Groundcover

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

LOTUS berthelotii

Myristica fragrans

Common Name

Parrot's Beak Winged Pea

Nutmeg

In Hindi

Parrot's Beak

जायफल

In German

Papageienschnabel

Muskatnuss

In French

Le Bec de perroquet

noix de muscade

In Spanish

Pico de loro

nuez moscada

In Greek

Ράμφος παπαγάλου

μοσχοκάρυδο

In Portuguese

Bico do Papagaio

noz-moscada

In Polish

Dziób papugi

gałka muszkatołowa

In Latin

Parrot rostri

nutmeg

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Streptophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Magnoliales

Family

Fabaceae

Poaceae

Genus

Lotus

Myristica

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Loteae

Myrteae

Subfamily

Faboideae

Myrtoideae

Number of Species

1502

1 27800

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Properties of Parrot's Beak and Nutmeg

Wondering what are the properties of Parrot's Beak and Nutmeg? We provide you with everything About Parrot's Beak and Nutmeg. Parrot's Beak doesn't have thorns and Nutmeg doesn't have thorns. Also Parrot's Beak does not have fragrant flowers. Parrot's Beak has allergic reactions like and Nutmeg has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Parrot's Beak and Nutmeg and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Parrot's Beak and Nutmeg

Season and care of Parrot's Beak and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Parrot's Beak and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Parrot's Beak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nutmeg season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Parrot's Beak is Loam, Sand and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Parrot's Beak is Neutral, Alkaline and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.

Parrot's Beak and Nutmeg Physical Information

Parrot's Beak and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Parrot's Beak height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Parrot's Beak and Nutmeg are as follows:

Parrot's Beak flower color: Red, Gold and Orange Red
Parrot's Beak leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Nutmeg flower color:
Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper

Care of Parrot's Beak and Nutmeg

Care of Parrot's Beak and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Parrot's Beak pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Parrot's Beak 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.