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About Blue Flax Lily and Cardamom

Blue Flax Lily
Cardamom
About Cardamom and Blue Flax Lily


What is
Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   
Type
Tender Perennial   
Tender Perennial   
Origin
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia   
India   
Types
assera , caerulea , cinerascens , petasmatodes   
Green cardamom, Black cardamom   
Number of Varieties
7   
99+
Not Available   
Habitat
mild coastal areas, Upland sandy savannas   
Forests, Mountains   
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available   
10-12   
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
Not Available   
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
Not Available   
Habit
Clump-Forming   
Clump-Forming   
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
40.00 cm   
99+
30.00 cm   
99+
Minimum Width
15.00 cm   
99+
Not Available   
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Blue, Blue Violet   
Light Yellow, Ivory   
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   
Fruit Color
Blue, Violet   
Dark Red, Brown, Sienna   
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green   
Green, Dark Green   
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green   
Green, Dark Green   
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green   
Green, Dark Green   
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green   
Light Green   
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow   
Lanceolate   
Thorns
No   
No   
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Partial shade, Full Shade   
Growth Rate
Medium   
Fast   
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained   
Clay, Loam   
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic   
Neutral   
Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer   
Not Available   
Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
Yes   
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Light Frost   
Drought   
Care
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot   
Container, Ground   
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings   
Seedlings   
Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season   
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water   
In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   
In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   
In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic   
Neutral   
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained   
Clay, Loam   
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Partial shade, Full Shade   
Pruning
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Fungal leaf spots   
Mosaic viruses, Nematodes, Red blotch, Thripes   
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Light Frost   
Drought   
Facts
Flowers
Showy   
Showy   
Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes   
Yes   
Edible Fruit
No   
Yes   
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Not Available   
Yes   
Fragrant Fruit
No   
Yes   
Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   
Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   
Showy Bark
No   
No   
Foliage Texture
Not Available   
Medium   
Foliage Sheen
Not Available   
Glossy   
Evergreen
No   
No   
Invasive
No   
Sometimes   
Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar   
Aphids, Insects   
Allergy
breathing problems, Dizziness, poisonous if ingested   
Skin rash   
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes, small hedge, Wild gardens   
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   
Beauty Benefits
Unknown   
Not Available   
Edible Uses
No   
Yes   
Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Unknown   
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants, Aphrodisiac, Cold, Diuretic, Fights Depression   
Part of Plant Used
Not Available   
Pods, Seeds   
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators   
Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice   
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes   
Yes   
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Tropical   
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical   
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
DIANELLA caerulea   
ELETTARIA cardamomum   
Common Name
Blue Flax Lily, Blueberry Lily, Paroo Lily   
Cardamom   
In Hindi
blue flax lily   
इलायची   
In German
blau Flachs Lilie   
Kardamom   
In French
Dianella caerulea   
Cardamome   
In Spanish
Dianella caerulea   
Cardamomo   
In Greek
Dianella caerulea   
Κάρδαμο   
In Portuguese
blue flax lily   
Cardamomo   
In Polish
blue flax lily   
Kardamon   
In Latin
blue flax lily   
Cardamom   
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   
Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   
Class
Monocots   
Liliopsida   
Order
Asparagales   
Zingiberales   
Family
Liliaceae   
Zingiberaceae   
Genus
Dianella   
Elettaria   
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   
Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   
Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   
Number of Species
7   
99+
Not Available   
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Properties of Blue Flax Lily and Cardamom

Wondering what are the properties of Blue Flax Lily and Cardamom? We provide you with everything About Blue Flax Lily and Cardamom. Blue Flax Lily doesn't have thorns and Cardamom doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Flax Lily does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Flax Lily has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Dizziness and poisonous if ingested and Cardamom has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Dizziness and poisonous if ingested. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Blue Flax Lily and Cardamom and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Blue Flax Lily and Cardamom

Season and care of Blue Flax Lily and Cardamom is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Flax Lily and Cardamom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Flax Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cardamom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Flax Lily is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Cardamom is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Flax Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Cardamom is Neutral.

Blue Flax Lily and Cardamom Physical Information

Blue Flax Lily and Cardamom physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Flax Lily height is 40.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Cardamom height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Blue Flax Lily and Cardamom are as follows:

Care of Blue Flax Lily and Cardamom

Care of Blue Flax Lily and Cardamom include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Flax Lily pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cardamom pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Flax Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cardamom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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