CARDAMON GINGER 
Alpinia calcarata, commonly known as cardamom ginger or snap ginger, is a tropical plant cultivated for its fragrant foliage and medicinal properties.
While the leaves can be used in cooking, its seeds are not true cardamom.
Key characteristics and uses:Fragrant foliage:The leaves of Alpinia calcarata have a distinct spicy, cardamom-like scent, making them suitable for flavoring dishes, wrapping food, or brewing tea.
Ornamental value:This plant is an attractive addition to gardens, forming a lush, clumping display with its glossy, evergreen foliage.
Medicinal uses:Traditional medicine utilizes the rhizomes (underground stems) of Alpinia calcarata to address various ailments, including coughs, respiratory issues, diabetes, asthma, and arthritis.
Height and growth habit:It typically grows to a height of 1.5 to 2 meters, forming a clumping, upright habit.
Flowering:Alpinia calcarata produces white flowers with a golden yellow center, usually blooming in the spring or summer.
 
PLANTS ARE IN 8INCH POTS 
 
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