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Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum)

Elettaria cardamomum is a perennial herb grown for its aromatic seeds, used as a spice and in traditional medicine. It thrives in warm, humid climates.

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Sunlight

Prefers bright, indirect light.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Rich, well-draining loam with plenty of organic matter.

Temperature

Ideal growing temperature is between 20-30°C.

Habitat

Indoor, Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers bright, indirect light.

Protect from direct sun.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Reduce watering slightly in cooler months.

Soil

Rich, well-draining loam with plenty of organic matter.

Temperature

Ideal growing temperature is between 20-30°C.

Avoid temperatures below 10°C.

Habitat

Indoor, Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Every 4-6 weeks.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Fruit, Medicinal

Plant Place Type

Ground, Pot

Plant Environment

Indoor, Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

2-5 m

Spread

1-2 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Lanceolate

Flower Size

2-3 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

50000

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Synonyms
Alpinia cardamomum (L.) Roxb.
Amomum cardamomum L.
Amomum ensal Raeusch.
Amomum uncinatum Stokes
Cardamomum malabaricum Pritz.
Cardamomum officinale Salisb.
Matonia cardamomum (L.) Stephenson & J.M.Churchill
Zingiber cardamomum (L.) Stokes
Zingiber minus Gaertn.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classLiliopsida
  • orderZingiberales
  • familyZingiberaceae
  • genusElettaria
  • speciesElettaria cardamomum
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

Yes

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