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Elettaria cardamomum
Also Known As
- True Cardomom
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 6'-12'
- W: 3'-8'
planting zones
- 10a-12
Elettaria cardamomum plant details
Elettaria cardamomum is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Elettaria cardamomum
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: zingiberaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 3 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 12 FT - tall
- Uses: big leaves, cascading
GROWING CONDITIONS for Elettaria cardamomum
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Garden photo gallery of Elettaria cardamomum
By: Chhe
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Gardening facts about Elettaria cardamomum plant
How to Grow Elettaria cardamomum
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- glossy
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