Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
India
South America
Types
Green cardamom, Black cardamom
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
Forests, Mountains
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Brown, Sienna
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
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
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Insects
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Skin rash
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants, Aphrodisiac, Cold, Diuretic, Fights Depression
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Pods, Seeds
Seeds
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
ELETTARIA cardamomum
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Cardamom
Peanut
In German
Kardamom
Erdnuss
In French
Cardamome
Cacahuète
In Spanish
Cardamomo
Maní
In Greek
Κάρδαμο
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
Cardamomo
Amendoim
In Polish
Kardamon
Arachid
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Fabales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cardamom and Peanut
Season and care of Cardamom and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Cardamom and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cardamom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peanut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cardamom is Clay, Loam and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Cardamom is Neutral and for Peanut is Acidic.
Cardamom and Peanut Physical Information
Cardamom and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Cardamom height is 30.00 cm and width 45.00 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Cardamom and Peanut are as follows:
Cardamom flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Cardamom leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Cardamom and Peanut
Care of Cardamom and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cardamom pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peanut pruning is done . In summer Cardamom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.