Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
-
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
-
Myristica fragrans
Habitat
Banks, meadows, Roadsides, Shores of rivers or lakes
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed and toothed
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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
Powdery mildew
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
Pollen
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, 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
Anodyne, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Nerve pain
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
Ranunculus acris
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Ranunculus, meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, common buttercup, giant buttercup
Nutmeg
In Hindi
Ranunculus
जायफल
In German
Ranunkel
Muskatnuss
In French
Ranunculus
noix de muscade
In Spanish
ranúnculo
nuez moscada
In Greek
Ranunculus
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Ranogkylos
noz-moscada
In Polish
Ranogkylos
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
Ranogkylos
nutmeg
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Magnoliales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Ranunculus
Myristica
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Ranunculeae
Myrteae
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Ranunculus and Nutmeg
Season and care of Ranunculus and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Ranunculus and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ranunculus season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Nutmeg season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Ranunculus is Loam and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ranunculus is Acidic, Neutral and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Ranunculus and Nutmeg Physical Information
Ranunculus and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Ranunculus height is 30.50 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Ranunculus and Nutmeg are as follows:
Care of Ranunculus and Nutmeg
Care of Ranunculus and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ranunculus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ranunculus 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.