Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Christmas Cactus, Thanksgiving Cactus
Myristica fragrans
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical Forests
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
13, 14, 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
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Oval
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs very little water
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
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
-
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
-
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, 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
Soothing and relieving pain
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
Schlumbergera truncata
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Schlumbergera, false Christmas cactus, Christmas cactus
Nutmeg
In Hindi
Schlumbergera
जायफल
In German
Schlumbergera
Muskatnuss
In French
Schlumbergera
noix de muscade
In Spanish
Schlumbergera
nuez moscada
In Greek
Schlumbergera
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Schlumbergera
noz-moscada
In Polish
Schlumbergera
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
Gymnocalycium
nutmeg
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Magnoliales
Genus
Schlumbergera
Myristica
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Myrteae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Schlumbergera and Nutmeg
Season and care of Schlumbergera and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Schlumbergera and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schlumbergera season is and Nutmeg season is . The type of soil for Schlumbergera is and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schlumbergera is and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Schlumbergera and Nutmeg Physical Information
Schlumbergera and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Schlumbergera height is 15.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Schlumbergera and Nutmeg are as follows:
Care of Schlumbergera and Nutmeg
Care of Schlumbergera and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schlumbergera pruning is done 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 Schlumbergera 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.