Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Caribbean, Central America
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
-
Myristica fragrans
Habitat
secondary forest, Tropical Forests
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Sandy Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green, Sandy Brown, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in the growing season, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove dead branches
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, High phosphorus
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Mites, Squirrels
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction, Sun
Drought, Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
Nausea, Vomiting
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Maintains teeth healthy, Remove blemishes
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
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
Antibiotic, anti-cancer, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, Diarrhea, Fever, Improve heart health
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Grown for shade, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for its medicinal properties
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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
Annona reticulate
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
wild-sweetsop, bullock's-heart, ox-heart
Nutmeg
In German
Netzannone
Muskatnuss
In French
cachiman, cœur de bœuf
noix de muscade
In Spanish
Annona reticulata
nuez moscada
In Greek
Ramphal
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
coração-de-boi
noz-moscada
In Polish
Flaszowiec siatkowaty
gałka muszkatołowa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Magnoliales
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Annonoideae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Ramphal and Nutmeg
Season and care of Ramphal and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Ramphal and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ramphal season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Nutmeg season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ramphal is Clay, Loam and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ramphal is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Ramphal and Nutmeg Physical Information
Ramphal and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Ramphal height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Ramphal and Nutmeg are as follows:
Care of Ramphal and Nutmeg
Care of Ramphal and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ramphal pruning is done Prune in the growing season, pruning needed for strong structure and Remove dead branches and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ramphal 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.