Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
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Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
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Myristica fragrans
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Part sun
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
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
-
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
-
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
Asthma, Bone disorders, Cellular Health, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Skin Disorders
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edible
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
X TRITICOSECALE
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Triticale
Nutmeg
In German
Triticale
Muskatnuss
In French
triticale
noix de muscade
In Spanish
triticale
nuez moscada
In Greek
τριτικάλε
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
triticale
noz-moscada
In Polish
pszenżyto
gałka muszkatołowa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Agaricales
Magnoliales
Genus
Triticosecale
Myristica
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Triticale and Nutmeg
Season and care of Triticale and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Triticale and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Triticale season is Summer and Fall and Nutmeg season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Triticale is Loam, Sand and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Triticale is Acidic, Neutral and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Triticale and Nutmeg Physical Information
Triticale and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Triticale height is 91.40 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Triticale and Nutmeg are as follows:
Care of Triticale and Nutmeg
Care of Triticale and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Triticale 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 Triticale 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.