Elettaria cardamomum

Cardamom

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Perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical rainforests, cultivated for aromatic seed pods used as spice. Requires high humidity and shade.
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Plant Details

Common Name Cardamom
Family Zingiberaceae
Genus Elettaria
Species Cardamomum
Origin India (Western Ghats), Sri Lanka
Blooming Fragrant white/purple flowers, rare indoors
Leaf Color Bright green to deep emerald
Sunlight Shade
Category Kitchen garden plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich organic mix with high humus content; peat moss, perlite, and compost for drainage

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Misting required daily to maintain humidity levels.

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light only; direct sun causes leaf scorch. Prefers shaded understory conditions.

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Fertilization

Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during active growth (Spring to Summer). Reduce in winter.

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Pruning

Remove dead leaves and spent flower spikes promptly to encourage new rhizome development.

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Scale Insect 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 4 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
59° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
60% – 90%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
800 – 10000
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%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
350 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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