Lanxangia tsaoko Seeds | Tsao-ko Cardamom
LATIN NAME: Lanxangia tsaoko
COMMON NAME: Tsao-Ko Cardamom
Plant Profile
Tsao-Ko Cardamom (Lanxangia tsaoko) is an evergreen perennial in the ginger family. Tsao-ko cardamom raises its tall, leafy stems and dense, rounded clusters of pinkish flowers at base, and the whole plant stands in the bold, leafy clumps. It is a plant of open, shady, deep, rich, moist, well-drained ground. Together these qualities explain its long-standing appeal to gardeners.
Science & Biotechnology
Research touching on Lanxangia tsaoko ranges from the botany of the ginger family to practical horticulture, including seed handling, propagation and the selection of superior forms. From a research perspective, species of this kind are valuable material for work on propagation and on the selection of uniform lines.
Uses & Benefits
Tsao-Ko Cardamom works well in borders, containers and dedicated beds. Tsao-ko cardamom is a fine, quiet plant of warm garden and study collection. It is a fine, quiet plant of open, shady, deep, rich, moist, well-drained garden. Give young plants shady, moist bed, and bold clumps will fill warm months. Once settled, it thrives on neglect more than on fussing.
Like the best garden herbs, it rewards growers twice: once in the garden with scent and pollinators, and again in the home as a traditional household herb.
Growing from Seed
Starting Tsao-Ko Cardamom from seed is simple and satisfying. Sow the seeds evenly over the surface and cover lightly in a loose, well-drained seed compost, keep the sowing evenly moist, and give the pot or tray bright light. Move strong seedlings into individual pots, keep them in good light, and set them out when the weather and their size agree.
Our Take
Being an evergreen perennial, it asks for a permanent spot and repays it yearly. Its wants are few — a sunny spot, soil that drains, and time to settle in.
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