Cardamom

Eastern Redbud

About Cardamom and Eastern Redbud

Cardamom

Eastern Redbud

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Tree

Origin

India

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada

Types

Green cardamom, Black cardamom

Cercis

Number of Varieties

-25

0 40000

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Habitat

Forests, Mountains

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-123-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

Sunset Zone

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

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

Habit

Clump-Forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.00 cm760.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.00 cm760.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Yellow, Ivory

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Dark Red, Brown, Sienna

Brown, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Purple, Plum

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Yellow, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lanceolate

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

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, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

Ample Water

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Mosaic viruses, Nematodes, Red blotch, Thripes

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

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

Allergy

Skin rash

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Part of Plant Used

Pods, Seeds

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Other Uses

Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ELETTARIA cardamomum

CERCIS canadensis

Common Name

Cardamom

Eastern Redbud

In Hindi

इलायची

Eastern Redbud

In German

Kardamom

OstRedbud

In French

Cardamome

Redbud Orient

In Spanish

Cardamomo

Eastern Redbud

In Greek

Κάρδαμο

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

In Portuguese

Cardamomo

Redbud oriental

In Polish

Kardamon

Redbud wschodniej

In Latin

Cardamom

Cercis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Zingiberales

Fabales

Family

Zingiberaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Elettaria

Cercis

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

37610

1 27800

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Properties of Cardamom and Eastern Redbud

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

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Season and Care of Cardamom and Eastern Redbud

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

Cardamom and Eastern Redbud Physical Information

Cardamom and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Cardamom height is 30.00 cm and width 45.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Cardamom and Eastern Redbud are as follows:

Cardamom flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Cardamom leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum

Care of Cardamom and Eastern Redbud

Care of Cardamom and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cardamom pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Cardamom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.