Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
-
Myristica fragrans
Habitat
Grassland, Shaded sites, Wet forest
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 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
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Blue, Blue Violet
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Violet
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long slender
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Offsets, Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water during dry weather
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
-
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
pollinators
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
-
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry
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
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a dye
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
Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
DIANELLA sandwicensis
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Ukiuki, uki
Nutmeg
In German
Ukiuki
Muskatnuss
In French
Ukiuki
noix de muscade
In Spanish
Ukiuki
nuez moscada
In Greek
Ukiuki
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Ukiuki
noz-moscada
In Polish
Ukiuki
gałka muszkatołowa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Magnoliales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Hemerocallidoideae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Ukiuki and Nutmeg
Season and care of Ukiuki and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Ukiuki and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ukiuki season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nutmeg season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ukiuki is and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ukiuki is and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Ukiuki and Nutmeg Physical Information
Ukiuki and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Ukiuki height is - and width - whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Ukiuki and Nutmeg are as follows:
Ukiuki flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Ukiuki leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Nutmeg flower color:
- Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Ukiuki and Nutmeg
Care of Ukiuki and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ukiuki pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, 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 Ukiuki 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.