Description
Myristica fragrans (Nutmeg) is a tropical evergreen tree.
The bark is greyish black. The leaves are elliptic or oblong-lanceolate and leathery. The flowers, borne in umbel-like cymes, are creamy yellow and fragrant. The nutmeg fruit is similar in appearance to an apricot.
When fully mature it splits in two, exposing a crimson-colored edible pulp surrounding a single seed, the nutmeg.Plant Specifications
| Common Name | Nutmeg, mace plant, jayaphal, jatiphala |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 12 to 60 feet |
| Flower Colour | Pale yellow to Yellow |
| Bloom Time | July to August |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
Mace care
The deep planting encourages the developing stem to send out roots to help stabilize the plant and perhaps eliminate the need for staking. Also, deep planting keeps lily bulbs cool when temperatures soar. Enrich the soil with leaf mold or well-rotted organic matter to encourage good drainage
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Watering | Medium |
| Soil | Well-drained soil |
| Temperature | 15 degrees C |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Mace special feature
Annual vine with ornamentally attractive foliage, flowers and fruits should be grown on a support structure (trellis, arbor, fence or against a wall). Fruit may be harvested.
Mace uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for an ornamental purpose
Culinary Use:
- It is used to flavor many kinds of baked goods, meats, sausages, sauces, vegetables, and such beverages as eggnog