nutmeg
Myristica fragrans
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Seed Propagation,Air Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Cutting,Division
Hardiness Zone:
11 - 12
Flowers:
Creamy white to pale yellow Flowers
Sun:
full sun,part shade
Fruits:
yellow,brown Fruits Ready In Fall
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Tropical:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Nutmeg plants should be watered once a week. When watering your nutmeg plant, you should use lukewarm water and thoroughly saturate the soil. The soil should be moist but not overly wet to prevent root rot. When the top half inch of the soil is dry, it is time to water your nutmeg plant again.
sunlight
Nutmeg plants require moderate sunlight of at least 6 to 8 hours per day. When the plant is young, it is best to provide the sunlight gradually. Start by giving the nutmeg plant 3 to 5 hours of sun per day, and gradually increase to the desired amount. Nutmeg plants should never be exposed to direct sunlight for more than 8 hours at a time as this could cause the leaves to burn. For optimal growth, keep the plant in a location with morning sun and afternoon shade.
pruning
Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) should be pruned twice a year to maintain a desired shape and size. Early spring is the best time for the first round of pruning as it helps to stimulate growth. Prune back any dead branches and stem shoots that are no longer growing. The second pruning should take place after flowering, which occurs in the late spring and early summer. This post-flowering pruning should be moderate and selective; only remove about 1-third of the overall growth and prune lightly at the tips. This will help control the shape and size of the nutmeg tree without stunting it.
