Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Types
Green cardamom, Black cardamom
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, Mountains
tropical environments, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Brown, Sienna
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic viruses, Nematodes, Red blotch, Thripes
Insects, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Mites, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Humidity, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Insects
Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants, Aphrodisiac, Cold, Diuretic, Fights Depression
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Pods, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ELETTARIA cardamomum
DRACAENA fragrans 'Janet Craig'
Common Name
Cardamom
Corn Plant, Janet Craig Dracaena
In Hindi
इलायची
Janet Craig Dracaena
In German
Kardamom
Janet Craig Dracaena
In French
Cardamome
Janet Craig Dracaena
In Spanish
Cardamomo
Janet Craig Dracaena
In Greek
Κάρδαμο
Janet Craig Dracaena
In Portuguese
Cardamomo
Janet Craig Dracaena
In Polish
Kardamon
Janet Craig Dracena
In Latin
Cardamom
Johann Peter Dracaena
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Asparagales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Cardamom and Janet Craig Dracaena
Season and care of Cardamom and Janet Craig Dracaena is important to know. While considering everything about Cardamom and Janet Craig Dracaena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cardamom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Janet Craig Dracaena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cardamom is Clay, Loam and for Janet Craig Dracaena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cardamom is Neutral and for Janet Craig Dracaena is Acidic, Neutral.
Cardamom and Janet Craig Dracaena Physical Information
Cardamom and Janet Craig Dracaena physical information is very important for comparison. Cardamom height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Janet Craig Dracaena height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Cardamom and Janet Craig Dracaena are as follows:
Cardamom flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Cardamom leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Janet Craig Dracaena flower color: White
- Janet Craig Dracaena leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cardamom and Janet Craig Dracaena
Care of Cardamom and Janet Craig Dracaena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cardamom pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Janet Craig Dracaena pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Cardamom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Janet Craig Dracaena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.