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African Nutmeg

Monodora undulata

Family: Annonaceae

African Nutmeg grows in partial shade and prefers rich moist soil. Water needs: Moderate.

How to Grow African Nutmeg

African Nutmeg growing information includes sunlight requirements of Partial shade, soil conditions listed as Rich moist soil with a soil pH of 5.5-7.0, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 10-12. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for African Nutmeg as 21-60 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 4-7 years.

Plant Overview

African Nutmeg (Monodora undulata) is listed in the Annonaceae family and categorized as a tree with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.

Plant ID
PLT-2098
Family
Annonaceae
Plant type
Tree
Life cycle
Perennial
Difficulty
Moderate

Growing Conditions

African Nutmeg is listed for partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Rich moist soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 10-12.

Hardiness zones
10-12
Sunlight
Partial shade
Soil
Rich moist soil
Soil pH
5.5-7.0
Water needs
Moderate

Seed & Germination

For seed starting, the listed germination time is 21-60 days and the seed depth is 1 inch. The listed time to maturity is 4-7 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.

Germination
21-60 days
Seed depth
1 inch

Harvest & Propagation

Days to maturity
4-7 years
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Growing Reference Note

Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.