Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Types
Not Available
Green cardamom, Black cardamom
Habitat
Tropical regions
Forests, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Orange
Dark Red, Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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 Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Spider mites
Mosaic viruses, Nematodes, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Aphids, Insects
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants, Aphrodisiac, Cold, Diuretic, Fights Depression
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Pods, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia Americana
ELETTARIA cardamomum
Common Name
Brunfelsia Americana
Cardamom
In Hindi
Brunfelsia Americana
इलायची
In German
Brunfelsia Americana
Kardamom
In French
Brunfelsia Americana
Cardamome
In Spanish
Brunfelsia Americana
Cardamomo
In Greek
Brunfelsia Americana
Κάρδαμο
In Portuguese
Brunfelsia Americana
Cardamomo
In Polish
Brunfelsia Americana
Kardamon
In Latin
Hedysarum
Cardamom
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Zingiberales
Family
Solanaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Brunfelsia americana and Cardamom
Wondering what are the properties of Brunfelsia americana and Cardamom? We provide you with everything About Brunfelsia americana and Cardamom. Brunfelsia americana doesn't have thorns and Cardamom doesn't have thorns. Also Brunfelsia americana does not have fragrant flowers. Brunfelsia americana has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips and Cardamom has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips. 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 Brunfelsia americana and Cardamom and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brunfelsia americana and Cardamom
Season and care of Brunfelsia americana and Cardamom is important to know. While considering everything about Brunfelsia americana and Cardamom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brunfelsia americana season is Spring and Fall and Cardamom season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand and for Cardamom is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral and for Cardamom is Neutral.
Brunfelsia americana and Cardamom Physical Information
Brunfelsia americana and Cardamom physical information is very important for comparison. Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Cardamom height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Brunfelsia americana and Cardamom are as follows:
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Cardamom flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Cardamom leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Cardamom
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Cardamom include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brunfelsia americana pruning is done 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 Brunfelsia americana 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.