Elettaria cardamomum (Cardamon Leaf)
Elettaria cardamomum (Cardamon Leaf)
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Elettaria cardamomum (Cardamon Leaf) is a tropical perennial plant prized for its aromatic leaves and spice-producing seeds. Growing 2–4m tall, its lush green foliage adds a tropical, culinary appeal to gardens while producing highly fragrant pods used in both sweet and savoury cooking
With striking white to lilac flowers on loose spikes and glossy linear-lanceolate leaves, this herbaceous plant thrives in warm, humid conditions. Ideal for tropical or subtropical gardens, it’s both a beautiful ornamental and a practical spice crop for culinary enthusiasts
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Mature height
2 to 4m
Mature width
1 to 2m
Spacing
1 to 2m
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Bright green leaves with white to lilac flower spikes and yellow-green pods
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Spring to summer with fruiting following flowering
Sun tolerance
Partial sun to full sun
Maintenance
Medium, prefers moist, well-drained soil and humid conditions
Root System
Rhizomatous, clumping and fibrous roots