Nutmeg
Myristica fragrans
- Native to:
- Maluku
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Myristicaceae
- Genus:
- Myristica
- Species:
- Myristica fragrans
- USDA Symbol:
- MYFR3
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 1800 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers fertile soils with organic matter