Green Cardamom
About Green Cardamom
Green cardamom, the most commonly used cardamom is a plant in the ginger family. Its seeds and pods are used to flavor dishes and drinks.
Taxonomy
Elettaria cardamomum
Elettaria
Zingiberaceae
Zingiberales
Also known as
True Cardamom
How to care for Green Cardamom
Water
How often to water your Green Cardamom
every 9
Green Cardamom needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for Green Cardamom in your home
a window
Green Cardamom may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves š, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Green Cardamom in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Green Cardamom
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Green Cardamom after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Green Cardamom can be challenging to care for, according to some plant parents. Check out the reviews down below to learn from their experiences!
Water Needs
Green Cardamom prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Green Cardamom may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves š without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Green Cardamom can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Green Cardamom
Green Cardamom
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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