Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Copper
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval to egg shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter, Prune for shortening long shoots
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing, Sore eyes
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Good for skin and hair
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
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
Detoxification, Hormonal Balancing, Liver problems, Obesity, Regulates Blood Sugar
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented 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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA speciosa
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Pride-of-India, Queen's crape-myrtle,
Nutmeg
In German
Königinblume
Muskatnuss
In French
lilas des Indes, Lagerstroemia speciosa
noix de muscade
In Spanish
Banabá Plant
nuez moscada
In Greek
Lagerstroemia speciosa
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Resedá-gigante
noz-moscada
In Polish
Lagerstremia wspaniała
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
Lagerstroemia speciosa
nutmeg
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Magnoliales
Family
Lythraceae
Poaceae
Genus
Lagerstroemia
Myristica
Clade
Angiosperms, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Myrteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Myrtoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pride of India and Nutmeg
Season and care of Pride of India and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Pride of India and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pride of India season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Nutmeg season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pride of India is Loam, Sand and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pride of India is Acidic, Neutral and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Pride of India and Nutmeg Physical Information
Pride of India and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Pride of India height is 610.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Pride of India and Nutmeg are as follows:
Pride of India flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
Pride of India leaf color: Green and Light Green
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
- Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Pride of India and Nutmeg
Care of Pride of India and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pride of India pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter and Prune for shortening long shoots and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pride of India 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.