Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Japan, Australia
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Oenanthe javanica, Helosciadium nodiflorum
Myristica fragrans
Habitat
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds, Ponds
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 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
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
simple-pinnate or double-pinnate
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
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
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Layering, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
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
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight, Damping off, Downy mildew
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Insects
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
-
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
-
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
Depurative, Febrifuge, Styptic
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a seasoning in soups, useful as a ground cover
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
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Water Gardens
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
OENANTHE javanica
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Java Water Dropwort, Water Celery, Water Parsley
Nutmeg
In Hindi
Water Celery
जायफल
In German
Wasser Sellerie
Muskatnuss
In French
Céleri d'eau
noix de muscade
In Spanish
El apio agua
nuez moscada
In Greek
Σέλινο νερό
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Aipo água
noz-moscada
In Polish
Seler Woda
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
Aqua Apium
nutmeg
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Magnoliales
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Apioideae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Water Celery and Nutmeg
Season and care of Water Celery and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Water Celery and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Celery season is Summer and Fall and Nutmeg season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Celery is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Celery is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Water Celery and Nutmeg Physical Information
Water Celery and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Water Celery height is 20.30 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Water Celery and Nutmeg are as follows:
Care of Water Celery and Nutmeg
Care of Water Celery and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Celery pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Water Celery 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.