CARDAMON GINGER
Botanical Name: Alpinia muticaDescription
Other Names: False cardamon
Cardamon ginger is a leafy ginger-like plant that grows in clumps and makes an excellent low screen, it adds a tropical feel to any garden. While the seeds don't resemble true cardamon the leaves can be used in desserts, to add flavour when steaming rice or used to wrap fish. Leaves are also delicious when infused to make spiced tea's, infuse one cardamon leaf, two sticks of lemon grass and one chopped chilli for a winter warmer.
| Image | Price | Avail. | Propagation | Size | Buy Options |
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$14.90 | 26 | Rhizome | Pot: 0.75L Height: 20-30cm |
Plant Information or Specifications
Sub Categories (HashTags)
Spices (#Spices)
Preferred Climate
Tropical, Subtropical
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Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions)
1-2m
Plants required to Pollinate
1 (Self Pollinating)
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Can it Handle Frosts?
Sometimes
Amount of leaves in Winter?
All Leaves (Evergreen)
Suitability in Pots
Yes with 35L+ Pot
Water Requirements
Moderate Watering
Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest
First Year
Sun or Shade
Full (Sun:80%-100%), Part (Sun:50-80%)
Preferred Soil Type
Good Drainage
Soil pH
Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)
Fruiting/Harvest Months
February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
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