Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
India
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Green cardamom, Black cardamom
Aralia spinosa
Habitat
Forests, Mountains
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Brown, Sienna
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs high amount of water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Aphids, Insects
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Skin rash
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants, Aphrodisiac, Cold, Diuretic, Fights Depression
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Pods, Seeds
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ELETTARIA cardamomum
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Cardamom
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
इलायची
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Kardamom
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
Cardamome
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
Cardamomo
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
Κάρδαμο
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
Cardamomo
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
Kardamon
Diabelski laska
In Latin
Cardamom
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Apiales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cardamom and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Cardamom and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Cardamom and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cardamom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cardamom is Clay, Loam and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cardamom is Neutral and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cardamom and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Cardamom and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Cardamom height is 30.00 cm and width 45.00 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Cardamom and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Cardamom flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Cardamom leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Devil's Walking Stick flower color: White, Green and Ivory
- Devil's Walking Stick leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Cardamom and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Cardamom and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cardamom pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devil's Walking Stick 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 Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.