Amomum tsaoko (Tsaoko / Big Cardamom) - Care Guide & Best Prices

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Plant Details

Common Name	Tsaoko / Big Cardamom
Family	Zingiberaceae
Genus	Amomum
Species	Tsaoko
Origin	Southern China (Guangxi, Yunnan)
Blooming	Foliage plant, rare flowering indoors, small white/purple flowers in summer outdoors
Leaf Color	Deep green
Sunlight	Shade / Half-shade
Category	Kitchen garden plants
Pet Friendly	close No

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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, well-draining loam mixed with organic matter and perlite for aeration

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during growth season, reduce in winter. Requires high ambient humidity.

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light, avoid harsh midday sun which scorches leaves

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks from April to September

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Pruning

Remove dead or yellowed foliage promptly to maintain plant health

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months

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agriculture Harvesting Period 2 months

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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months

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Growing Parameters

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Temperature

59° – 90°

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Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth

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Humidity

60% – 85%

% relative

Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in

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Light (LUX)

6000 – 15000

Lux

Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface

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Light (PAR)

1200 – 3000

mmol/m²/s

Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity

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Soil Moisture

40% – 70%

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Water content in the growing medium

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Soil EC

300 – 1800

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Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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Amomum tsaoko

Tsaoko / Big Cardamom

Perennial aromatic herb from Zingiberaceae family, native to Southern China. Grown for medicinal fruits and rhizomes. Large lanceolate leaves, similar to ginger. Prefers humid warm climates.