Cardamum Elachi Plant, Elettaria cardamomum, is an herbaceous perennial in the family Zingiberaceae. It has grown for its fruits which are used as a spice. Cardamum is a clumping plant with between 10 and 20 leafy shoots arising from the rhizome. The shoots are actually pseudostems composed of overlapping leaf sheaths. There are several additional flowering shoots. The leaves are lanceolate and dark green in color. The plant produces flowers on a long drooping panicle and a capsule-like fruit.
The Cardamum Elachi Plant has a triangular shape and starts off with a pale green or yellow color. In which gradually changes to brown as it dries. The fruit contains aromatic seeds, usually 15-20 in number. It can grow up to 5 meters (16.4 feet) in height and has a lifespan of 10-15 years. Cardamom goes by different names, including green cardamom, black cardamom, brown cardamom, red cardamom, and white cardamom. It originates from southern India and Sri Lanka.
Light: Cardamom plants thrive in bright, indirect sunlight. Place them near a window with filtered sunlight or provide artificial grow lights.
Temperature: Cardamom plants prefer warm temperatures between 65°F (18°C) and 85°F (29°C). Protect them from cold drafts and extreme temperature changes.
Humidity: Native to tropical regions, Cardamom plants appreciate high humidity. Mist the leaves regularly or use a water-filled tray with pebbles to increase humidity around the plant.
Watering: It is important to maintain consistent soil moisture without waterlogging.
Soil: Use well-draining potting mix with organic matter like compost or peat moss. Cardamom plants prefer slightly acidic soil with a pH level of 6.0-7.0.
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