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Exposurepartial sun
Watermoderate
Typeperennial
Distribution
Elettaria cardamomum
Cardamom
Flower Color
Description
An evergreen perennial with thick rhizomes producing upright shoots bearing long, narrow, dark green leaves. In summer, shoots spreading from the base carry white, orchid-like flowers with purple, yellow or pink markings, followed by small, aromatic, pale green pods (cardamom)
Mature Height
2.5m
Mature Spread
2.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.3 m/yr
Soil Texture
Loam
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H2
Fragrance
Fruit
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
FragrantGenerally pest-freeSub-tropical
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| VS7864J | €14.32 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.