Cardamom
Elettaria cardamomum
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Zingiberaceae
- Genus:
- Elettaria
- Species:
- Elettaria cardamomum
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 400 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- white, violet
Native Range
India
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers shaded, humid environments
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 20–90 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require fresh seed and warm temperatures (20-25°C). Germination can be erratic and slow.
Propagation data sourced from Claude AI