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