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Alpinia Nutans (Dwarf Cardamom / Cardamom Leaf)

Alpinia Nutans (Dwarf Cardamom / Cardamom Leaf)

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Alpinia Nutans, commonly known as Dwarf Cardamom or Cardamom Leaf, is a compact tropical ginger valued for its lush, aromatic foliage and neat clumping growth habit. Its long, narrow green leaves create a soft, layered texture that brings a vibrant tropical feel to shaded gardens, courtyards, and understorey plantings. When brushed or crushed, the foliage releases a pleasant cardamom-like fragrance, adding sensory appeal to the landscape.

This attractive and low-maintenance plant thrives in warm, humid conditions and performs best in moist, well-drained soils. Its compact size makes it ideal for smaller gardens, borders, containers, and mass planting in shaded areas. With its fragrant foliage, elegant appearance, and tropical character, Alpinia Nutans is an excellent choice for creating lush garden displays with year-round appeal.

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Mature height

0.8–1.5 m tall

Mature width

0.8–1.5 m wide

Spacing

0.8–1.2 m apart

Evergreen/Deciduous

Evergreen

Foliage

Glossy green aromatic foliage; small white to cream flowers with yellow and red markings

Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest

Spring to Summer

Sun tolerance

Partial Shade to Full Shade

Maintenance

Low

Root System

Clumping rhizomatous root system