This document summarizes information about cardamom damping off disease caused by Pythium vexans. It discusses the history, occurrence, economic importance, life cycle, symptoms, spread, favorable conditions, and management of the disease. The disease was first reported in 1937 in India and causes seedling death, rotting of rhizomes, and decline of cardamom plantations. Proper drainage, soil treatment with fungicides, and avoiding crowded nursery conditions can help manage the disease.