Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
India
Types
Not Available
Green cardamom, Black cardamom
Habitat
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
Forests, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
9-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Dark Red, Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Plants
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Mosaic viruses, Nematodes, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants, Aphrodisiac, Cold, Diuretic, Fights Depression
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Pods, Seeds
Other Uses
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Apollo'
ELETTARIA cardamomum
Common Name
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
Cardamom
In Hindi
Dutch Iris
इलायची
In German
Dutch Iris
Kardamom
In French
Dutch Iris
Cardamome
In Spanish
Dutch Iris
Cardamomo
In Greek
Dutch Iris
Κάρδαμο
In Portuguese
Dutch Iris
Cardamomo
In Polish
Dutch Iris
Kardamon
In Latin
Dutch Iris
Cardamom
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Zingiberales
Family
Iridaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Irideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dutch Iris and Cardamom
Season and care of Dutch Iris and Cardamom is important to know. While considering everything about Dutch Iris and Cardamom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dutch Iris season is Spring and Cardamom season is Spring. The type of soil for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cardamom is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cardamom is Neutral.
Dutch Iris and Cardamom Physical Information
Dutch Iris and Cardamom physical information is very important for comparison. Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Cardamom height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Dutch Iris and Cardamom are as follows:
Dutch Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
Dutch Iris leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray Green
Cardamom flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Cardamom leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dutch Iris and Cardamom
Care of Dutch Iris and Cardamom include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dutch Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cardamom pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dutch Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cardamom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
