Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
-
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
Myristica fragrans
Habitat
moist forests
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
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
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Consistently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
Asthma
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
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
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Sometimes used for making wine
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, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Rhododendron
Nutmeg
In Hindi
rhododendron
जायफल
In German
Rhododendron
Muskatnuss
In French
rhododendron
noix de muscade
In Spanish
rododendro
nuez moscada
In Greek
ροδοδάφνη
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
rododendro
noz-moscada
In Polish
rododendron
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
Rhododendron
nutmeg
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Magnoliales
Genus
Rhododendron
Myristica
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Rhododendron and Nutmeg
Season and care of Rhododendron and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nutmeg season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhododendron is Acidic and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Rhododendron and Nutmeg Physical Information
Rhododendron and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron and Nutmeg are as follows:
Care of Rhododendron and Nutmeg
Care of Rhododendron and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhododendron pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove short twigs and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.