Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Types
Green cardamom, Black cardamom
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Forests, Mountains
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Minimum Width
45.00 cm
45.70 cm
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Light Blue, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Brown, Sienna
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Mosaic viruses, Nematodes, Red blotch, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Aphids, Insects
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Skin rash
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants, Aphrodisiac, Cold, Diuretic, Fights Depression
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Pods, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ELETTARIA cardamomum
AJUGA 'Rainbow'
Common Name
Cardamom
Bugleweed, Rainbow Bugleweed
In Hindi
इलायची
Hydrangea
In German
Kardamom
Hortensie
In French
Cardamome
Hortensia
In Spanish
Cardamomo
Hortensia
In Greek
Κάρδαμο
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Cardamomo
Hortênsia
In Polish
Kardamon
Hortensja
In Latin
Cardamom
Hibiscus
Family
Zingiberaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Season and Care of Cardamom and Bugleweed
Season and care of Cardamom and Bugleweed is important to know. While considering everything about Cardamom and Bugleweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cardamom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bugleweed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cardamom is Clay, Loam and for Bugleweed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cardamom is Neutral and for Bugleweed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cardamom and Bugleweed Physical Information
Cardamom and Bugleweed physical information is very important for comparison. Cardamom height is 30.00 cm and width 45.00 cm whereas Bugleweed height is 10.20 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Cardamom and Bugleweed are as follows:
Cardamom flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Cardamom leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bugleweed flower color: Light Blue and Dark Blue
- Bugleweed leaf color: Green, Pink, Bronze and Ivory
Care of Cardamom and Bugleweed
Care of Cardamom and Bugleweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cardamom pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bugleweed pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cardamom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bugleweed needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.