Nutmeg Plant
Nutmeg, is a hardy tree growing 5-10m, prefers well-drained loamy soil, full sun, and produces edible fruits with medicinal uses.
Habit
Tree
Height
5-10m
Growth
Medium
Soil
Well-drained, sandy loam
Shade
Full
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Southeast Asia
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Humid
Temperature (°)
20-30°C
Humidity (%)
80-90%
Potting media
Loamy, peat
Fertilizers
Organic, balanced NPK
Watering
Regular, deep watering
Plant Weight
100-300 g
Flowering Time
Year-round, mainly fall
Soil Ph level
6.0 - 7.0
Water Ph level
6.0 - 7.0
Soil EC
1-2 dS/m
Yield Per Plant
1000 - 2000 nuts per plant
NPK ratio
10:05:20
life Span
Perennial
Health Benefits
Nutmeg spice, digestive health benefits
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loam, 25% compost, 25% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 3 months with balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Fire Blight, Leaf Spot, Powdery Mildew, Aphids, Root Rot.
Blackened, wilted shoots, Brown or black spots on leaves, White powdery spots on leaves, Curling, Yellowing, wilting leaves.
Copper-based fungicides, Copper-based fungicides, Myclobutanil-based fungicides, Imidacloprid-based insecticides, Fungicides containing metalaxyl.