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The solitary trunk is grey to greenish grey with widely spaced light coloured rings
rigid like cardboard and with a prominent mid-vein
Harvest September to November
The leaves are heart-shaped and can grow up to 36 centimeters long
Dwarf Cardamom berries The solitary trunk is greyThis plant is Alpinia nutans or 'Dwarf Cardamom' and sometimes 'False Cardamom' so it is an ornamental for the garden not 'True Cardamom' (Elletaria cardamomum) of aromatic Indian spice fame. That being said, it is a fabulous addition to the subtropical garden for its lush foliage and beautiful creamy shell like flowers. The foliage gives off a wonderful Cardamom like scent when you rub or crush the leaves, hence the name Dwarf False Cardamom. Grows