Botanical Name: Alpinia nutans 200mm / 5L pots - Dwarf Cardamom

Common Name: Dwarf Cardamom

Features:              

• Evergreen thick lush foliage 
• Compact growth habit
• Dense tight clumping, bushy
• Strappy green leaves
• Stepped leaf arrangement
• Fragrant foliage - spicy cinnamon/citrus
• White shell ginger flowers in larger clumps

Position:

Full shade or partial shade

Ideal For:

• Pots on balconies
• Tropical/subtropical garden
• Poolside
• Informal gardens
• Informal edging
• Border 
• Private screen 
• Under-storey filler

Plant Apart:

0.8m

Height at Maturity:

1m 

Average Height:

from the top of the Pot: 350mm  

Environment Conditions:

• Soil: 
• Average - slightly acidic soil 
• Well-drained
• Climate:
• Partial shade preferred 
• Can handle a wide range of conditions 
• Durability:
• Keep watered during hot periods
• Allow to dry out slightly during winter

Care:

• Low water requirement once established 
• Use a slow release fertiliser annually 
• Little to no maintenance or grooming required
• Can remove old foliage for tidy appearance
• Not suitable for shaping

Design:

• Tropical style gardens
• Oriental style gardens
• Adaptable to a wide range of garden styles 
• In ground or in pots