Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Canada, Mexico
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
-
Myristica fragrans
Habitat
Bluffs, Woods
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
-
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 Modifier
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Dry Conditions
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Water soluble fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Foliage diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Dry Conditions
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
-
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, 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
Blood cleanser, Rheumatism
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, 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
Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
Maianthemum racemosum
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Treacleberry, feathery false lily of the valley, false Solomon's seal, Solomon's plume, false spikenard
Nutmeg
In Hindi
Treacleberry
जायफल
In German
Treacleberry
Muskatnuss
In French
Treacleberry
noix de muscade
In Spanish
Treacleberry
nuez moscada
In Greek
Treacleberry
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Treacleberry
noz-moscada
In Polish
Treacleberry
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
Treacleberry
nutmeg
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Magnoliales
Genus
Maianthemum
Myristica
Clade
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Treacleberry and Nutmeg
Season and care of Treacleberry and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Treacleberry and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Treacleberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Nutmeg season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Treacleberry is Loam and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Treacleberry is Acidic and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Treacleberry and Nutmeg Physical Information
Treacleberry and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Treacleberry height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Treacleberry and Nutmeg are as follows:
Care of Treacleberry and Nutmeg
Care of Treacleberry and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Treacleberry 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 Treacleberry 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.