Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Rainforest
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Rose
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green, Silver
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Silver
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
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, Humidity, Moisture
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
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
Not Available
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
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, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
AECHMEA fasciata
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Aechmea , Bromeliad, Urn Plant, Vase Plant
Nutmeg
In German
Urne Anlage
Muskatnuss
In French
plante urn
noix de muscade
In Spanish
planta de urna
nuez moscada
In Greek
λάρνακα φυτό
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
planta de urna
noz-moscada
In Polish
urna roślin
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
urn herba
nutmeg
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Myrteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Urn Plant and Nutmeg
Season and care of Urn Plant and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Urn Plant and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Urn Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nutmeg season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Urn Plant is Sand and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Urn Plant is Not Available and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Urn Plant and Nutmeg Physical Information
Urn Plant and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Urn Plant height is 40.60 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Urn Plant and Nutmeg are as follows:
Urn Plant flower color: Blue, Pink and Rose
Urn Plant leaf color: Gray Green, Dark Green and Silver
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
- Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Urn Plant and Nutmeg
Care of Urn Plant and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Urn Plant 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 Urn Plant 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.