Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Types
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Green cardamom, Black cardamom
Habitat
Banks, meadows, Roadsides, Shores of rivers or lakes
Forests, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Dark Red, Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed and toothed
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew
Mosaic viruses, Nematodes, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Nerve pain
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants, Aphrodisiac, Cold, Diuretic, Fights Depression
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Pods, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Ranunculus acris
ELETTARIA cardamomum
Common Name
Ranunculus, meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, common buttercup, giant buttercup
Cardamom
In Hindi
Ranunculus
इलायची
In German
Ranunkel
Kardamom
In French
Ranunculus
Cardamome
In Spanish
ranúnculo
Cardamomo
In Greek
Ranunculus
Κάρδαμο
In Portuguese
Ranogkylos
Cardamomo
In Polish
Ranogkylos
Kardamon
In Latin
Ranogkylos
Cardamom
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Zingiberales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Zingiberaceae
Genus
Ranunculus
Elettaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
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Properties of Ranunculus and Cardamom
Wondering what are the properties of Ranunculus and Cardamom? We provide you with everything About Ranunculus and Cardamom. Ranunculus doesn't have thorns and Cardamom doesn't have thorns. Also Ranunculus does not have fragrant flowers. Ranunculus has allergic reactions like Pollen and Cardamom has allergic reactions like Pollen. 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 Ranunculus and Cardamom and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ranunculus and Cardamom
Season and care of Ranunculus and Cardamom is important to know. While considering everything about Ranunculus and Cardamom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ranunculus season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Cardamom season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Ranunculus is Loam and for Cardamom is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Ranunculus is Acidic, Neutral and for Cardamom is Neutral.
Ranunculus and Cardamom Physical Information
Ranunculus and Cardamom physical information is very important for comparison. Ranunculus height is 30.50 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Cardamom height is 30.00 cm and width 45.00 cm. The color specification of Ranunculus and Cardamom are as follows:
Ranunculus flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
Ranunculus leaf color:
Cardamom flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Cardamom leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ranunculus and Cardamom
Care of Ranunculus and Cardamom include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ranunculus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Cardamom pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ranunculus 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.