Cardamom

Citron

About Cardamom and Citron

Cardamom

Citron

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Fruit

Origin

India

Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia

Types

Green cardamom, Black cardamom

etrog

Number of Varieties

-5

0 40000

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Habitat

Forests, Mountains

Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-129-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.00 cm240.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.00 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Yellow, Ivory

White, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Dark Red, Brown, Sienna

Yellow

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lanceolate

Ovate elongated

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Mosaic viruses, Nematodes, Red blotch, Thripes

Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Aphids, Insects

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Skin rash

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants, Aphrodisiac, Cold, Diuretic, Fights Depression

Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries

Part of Plant Used

Pods, Seeds

Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice

Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ELETTARIA cardamomum

CITRUS medica

Common Name

Cardamom

Citron

In Hindi

इलायची

नीबू

In German

Kardamom

Zitrone

In French

Cardamome

Citron

In Spanish

Cardamomo

Cidra

In Greek

Κάρδαμο

Κίτρο

In Portuguese

Cardamomo

cidra

In Polish

Kardamon

Cytryna

In Latin

Cardamom

Chron

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Zingiberales

Sapindales

Family

Zingiberaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Elettaria

Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Citreae

Subfamily

Aurantioideae

Number of Species

3767

1 27800

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Properties of Cardamom and Citron

Wondering what are the properties of Cardamom and Citron? We provide you with everything About Cardamom and Citron. Cardamom doesn't have thorns and Citron doesn't have thorns. Also Cardamom does not have fragrant flowers. Cardamom has allergic reactions like Skin rash and Citron has allergic reactions like Skin rash. 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 Cardamom and Citron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Cardamom and Citron

Season and care of Cardamom and Citron is important to know. While considering everything about Cardamom and Citron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cardamom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Citron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cardamom is Clay, Loam and for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cardamom is Neutral and for Citron is Acidic, Neutral.

Cardamom and Citron Physical Information

Cardamom and Citron physical information is very important for comparison. Cardamom height is 30.00 cm and width 45.00 cm whereas Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Cardamom and Citron are as follows:

Cardamom flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Cardamom leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Cardamom and Citron

Care of Cardamom and Citron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cardamom pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Citron 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 Citron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.