Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Ornithogalum Umbellatum
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Ornithogalum dubium
Ornithogalum arabicum
Ornithogalum nutans
Myristica fragrans
Habitat
Grassland
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
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
Orange, Gold
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
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
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
-
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Borders, Decorating walls
-
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
-
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
-
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
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
ORNITHOGALUM dubium
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Snake Flower, Sun Star, Yellow Chincherinchee
Nutmeg
In German
Sun Star
Muskatnuss
In French
Sun Star
noix de muscade
In Spanish
Sun Star
nuez moscada
In Greek
Sun Star
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Sun Star
noz-moscada
In Polish
Sun Star
gałka muszkatołowa
Phylum
Platyhelminthes
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Magnoliales
Family
Asparagaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Ornithogalum
Myristica
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Ornithogaleae
Myrteae
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Sun Star and Nutmeg
Season and care of Sun Star and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Sun Star and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sun Star season is Spring and Winter and Nutmeg season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Sun Star is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sun Star is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Sun Star and Nutmeg Physical Information
Sun Star and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Sun Star height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Sun Star and Nutmeg are as follows:
Care of Sun Star and Nutmeg
Care of Sun Star and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sun Star 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 Sun Star 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.