Alpinia mutica - False Cardamom ginger
- Mature size: 1.5-2m tall.
- Recommended spacing: 1m apart.
- Ideal growing conditions: Part shade - Full sun (can adapt).
- Growth rate: Moderate.
Uses
Pot/container plant, patio/verandah plant, indoor/house plant, understory planting, shaded courtyard, garden filler, mass plantings, feature shrub, tropical garden.
Noteworthy
Hardy evergreen ginger with lush foliage and seasonal floral interest.
Tolerant
Warm humid conditions, Pruning/cut-backs, cold hardy, moist-free draining soil.
Colour/Growth form
Upright, dense clumping growth with green foliage. Leaves release a spicy fragrance when rubbed or crushed, with decorative white shell-shaped flowers appearing from spring to summer.
What is False Cardomom?
Alpinia mutica, commonly known as False Cardamom Ginger, is a versatile tropical shrub valued for its fragrant foliage and attractive flowers. It is well suited to tropical gardens, shaded courtyards and understory plantings where it adds texture, height and a lush green presence.
How to care for False Cardomom
Plant in well-drained soil and water regularly, particularly during warm dry weather. It responds well to pruning to remove dead stems and performs best in protected positions with consistent moisture and warmth
