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Cardamom 'Variegata'

Elettariacardamomum

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Genus
Elettaria (el-eh-TAR-ee-uh)
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Species
cardamomum (kar-duh-MO-mum)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Good Fall Color
Shiny/Glossy
Textured
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing

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Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements

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Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
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