Green Cardamom
Scientific Name: Elettaria cardamomum Maton
Synonym: Amomum cardamomum
Family: Zingiberaceae
USDA: 9-10
Frost Tolerance: Tender
Sun Exposure: Light shade to shade
Origin: India
Growth Habits: Reed like, up to 10 feet tall (3 m)
Watering Needs: Regular to abundant
Propagation: Rhizome, seeds
The seeds of the Cardamom are used as spice. Provided you find some rhizomes, the Cardamom is relatively easy to grow, but it rarely blooms outside the tropics.
Blooming Habits:
Clustered flowers are creamy white, with a yellow and blue lip.
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