Cardamom

Sasanqua

About Cardamom and Sasanqua

Cardamom

Sasanqua

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Shrub

Origin

India

Japan

Types

Green cardamom, Black cardamom

Number of Varieties

-15

0 40000

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Habitat

Forests, Mountains

Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-127-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

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

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.00 cm240.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.00 cm240.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Yellow, Ivory

White, Gold

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Dark Red, Brown, Sienna

Black, Brown

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

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lanceolate

Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial shade, Full Shade

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial shade, Full Shade

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Mosaic viruses, Nematodes, Red blotch, Thripes

Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

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

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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

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Skin rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective

Part of Plant Used

Pods, Seeds

Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice

For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical

Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ELETTARIA cardamomum

CAMELLIA sasanqua

Common Name

Cardamom

Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia

In Hindi

इलायची

sasanqua

In German

Kardamom

sasanqua

In French

Cardamome

sasanqua

In Spanish

Cardamomo

sasanqua

In Greek

Κάρδαμο

sasanqua

In Portuguese

Cardamomo

Sasankya

In Polish

Kardamon

Sasankya

In Latin

Cardamom

Sasankya

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Zingiberales

Theales

Family

Zingiberaceae

Theaceae

Genus

Elettaria

Camellia

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

376250

1 27800

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Properties of Cardamom and Sasanqua

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

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Season and Care of Cardamom and Sasanqua

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

Cardamom and Sasanqua Physical Information

Cardamom and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Cardamom height is 30.00 cm and width 45.00 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Cardamom and Sasanqua are as follows:

Cardamom flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Cardamom leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Cardamom and Sasanqua

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