Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
India
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Green cardamom, Black cardamom
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Habitat
Forests, Mountains
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Brown, Sienna
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic viruses, Nematodes, Red blotch, Thripes
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin rash
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants, Aphrodisiac, Cold, Diuretic, Fights Depression
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
Pods, Seeds
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ELETTARIA cardamomum
Spigelia marilandica
Common Name
Cardamom
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
In German
Kardamom
Spigelia
In French
Cardamome
Spigelia
In Spanish
Cardamomo
Spigelia
In Greek
Κάρδαμο
Spigelia
In Portuguese
Cardamomo
Spigelia
In Polish
Kardamon
Spigelia
In Latin
Cardamom
Spigelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Gentianales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Loganiceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cardamom and Pinkroot
Season and care of Cardamom and Pinkroot is important to know. While considering everything about Cardamom and Pinkroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cardamom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cardamom is Clay, Loam and for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cardamom is Neutral and for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cardamom and Pinkroot Physical Information
Cardamom and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Cardamom height is 30.00 cm and width 45.00 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Cardamom and Pinkroot are as follows:
Cardamom flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Cardamom leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Care of Cardamom and Pinkroot
Care of Cardamom and Pinkroot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cardamom pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.