Shell ginger (Alpinia zerumbet) has leaves that make a tasty tea. In Japan it is used as food preservative. Shell ginger, Pink porcelain lily, Narrow-Leaf Cinnamon Ginger, Shellflower, Dwarf cardamom, False cardamom Origin: China and Japan. One of the most desirable symbols of Tropics, Alpinia purpurata, red ginger, also called ostrich plume and pink cone ginger, are native Malaysian plants with showy flowers on long brightly colored red bracts. I now have several cardamom gingers, and have given many away. Alpinia nutans (Dwarf Cardamom Ginger) Saved by Fairuz Sharip. We most emphatically do … While the seeds don't resemble true cardamon the leaves can be used in desserts, to add flavour when steaming rice or used to wrap fish. It is named because of its scent and taste, similar to that of another fragrant herb called cardamom. Because of its height, it is often used as a 'thriller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination; plant it near the center of the pot, surrounded by … 1 to 1.5m Full sun to part shade A small ginger with thick lush foliage. Dwarf Cardamon, False Cardamon, Cinnamon Ginger. Posted by SongofJoy (Clarksville, TN - Zone 6b) on Sep 21, 2013 9:58 AM. Dwarf Cardamom Leaf or Cinnamon Ginger is more commonly grown as a durable shade loving groundcover than as a spice. It is a Southeast Asian herbaceous perennial of the Zingiberaceae (ginger) family. Moth Ginger. Add to Wishlist. Seeds for sale starting at € 5.40. This is just the ticket. Dwarf cardamom (Alpinia nutans) is a type of bushy flowering ginger plant with long thin leaves. Because of its height, it is often used as a 'thriller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination; plant it near the center of the pot, surrounded by … Apr 2, 2020 - Explore konk's board "Bananas,Alocasias, Gingers and Heliconia", followed by 107 people on Pinterest. Alpinia mutica is described by many common names: orchid ginger, small shell ginger, and false or dwarf cardamom. They look like the bloom, but the true flower is the small white flower on top. It has no relationship with cardamom, but the large, glossy leaves emit a spicy scent when crushed, similar to green cardamom. 2. One is a variegated clone grown for its beautiful yellow striped leaves. The lush leaves on this tropical plant tolerates full sun extremely well. Christmas Cookie baking season is upon us, and I am starting out with my newest cookie creation, Ginger Cardamom Meyer Lemon Crinkle Cookies. Super high amount of views. In some cultures, people use this plant in various medicinal ways to treat hypertension, as a diuretic, as an antifungal, for ulcers and as a food preservatives. A dense clumping evergreen perfect for mass plantings, low borders or edges. I have been growing cardamom ginger since 1997, starting out with one small plant. Because of its height, it is often used as a 'thriller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination; plant it near the center of the pot, surrounded by … Dwarf Cardamom Ginger (Alpinia nutans) Got a damp spot in your garden? Cardamom Ginger is one of the best spice varieties. One packet contains 10 seeds. This makes it a great choice for creating a tropical garden where full sun can be … Alpinia nutans (Dwarf Cardamom) From $14.50. A relatively small growing Alpinia commonly known as the Dwarf Cardamon Ginger because of its distinctive spicy fragrance when rubbed or brushed. It doesn't seem to matter. Alpinia mutica is described by many common names: orchid ginger, small shell ginger, and false or dwarf cardamom. It has also been used to treat ulcers. Grown for its amazing scented foliage, this dwarf ginger will fill in those awkward places and divides easily. True cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) is very difficult to find in nurseries in Australia, with most nurseries selling the false variety, AKA Cardamom Ginger or Dwarf Cardamom (Alpinia nutans or Alpinia mutica). The Alpinia nutans is a Southeast Asian plant from the ginger family, and is commomly called Dwarf Cardamom or Shellflower or Shell Ginger. A smallish ginger, native to southern Asia and widely used as a medicinal plant. Details about Alpinism Nut- Dwarf cardamom ginger x 11, Tropical hardy plant See original listing. 3 sold, 1 available. Narrow-Leaf Cinnamon Ginger. Ginger Cardamom Meyer Lemon Crinkle Cookies. Description. … Leaves have a strong cardamom fragrance. ... Ginger, garlic, galangal, chilli and lime. 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