Eletaria cardamomum
Eletaria cardamomum is also known as true cardamom; in Latin the name of this plant is as follows: Elettaria cardamomum.
Eletaria cardamomum is one of the plants of the family called ginger, in Latin the name of this family will be: Zingiberaceae.
Description of Eletaria cardamomum
In order for the plant to develop well, it will need to be provided with sunlight. At the same time, it is important to ensure that throughout the entire summer period, watering remains plentiful and the air humidity is kept at a high level. It should be noted that in addition to its decorative appeal, Eletaria cardamomum is also a medicinal plant. The life form of Eletaria cardamomum is a herbaceous plant.
This plant can be found not only indoors, but also in greenhouses and winter gardens. It is noteworthy that in greenhouse conditions this plant can reach more than a few meters, but in indoor conditions the plant will not exceed seventy centimeters.
Description of the features of caring for and growing Eletaria cardamomum
It is important to remember that the plant will grow quite quickly. For this reason, Eletaria cardamomum should be divided every year or two. As for the composition of the soil mixture, you should mix one part of turf soil and humus soil, and it is also important to add half of the sand. In addition, an alternative option would be soil intended for decorative deciduous indoor plants. The acidity of such soil can be either neutral or slightly acidic.
Under no circumstances should the soil be allowed to dry out or excessively dry air appear. Otherwise, both the leaves and stems of Eletaria cardamomum may dry out. It should be noted that this circumstance also applies to the moment when the plant will be directly under the scorching rays of the sun.
It is noteworthy that it is also recommended to carry out regular feeding. Both organic and mineral fertilizers, which are intended for vegetable crops, should act as fertilizers. It is important to perform such feeding once every two to three weeks.
Throughout the entire period of active growth, it is important to provide high illumination for the cardamomum eletarium, but the scorching sun should not be allowed. As for watering, the earthen ball should always be kept moist. At the same time, it is important to spray the leaves of this plant regularly. Reproduction of eletarium cardamom can occur both through seeds and division, as well as apical cuttings. As for propagation through apical cuttings, they should be rooted at a temperature of approximately twenty to twenty-five degrees Celsius.
The leaves of Eletaria cardamomum are endowed with decorative properties. The leaves are located alternately on the stems of this plant; they are on rather thin cuttings. The leaves of Eletaria cardamomum are broadly lanceolate and also pointed, the edges of these leaves are slightly wavy, and the color of the leaves will be dark green. It should be noted that when rubbed, a rather tart, pronounced aroma appears. The stems of Eletaria cardamomum are also aromatic and will also be erect.
It should be noted that purely externally, this beautiful plant is endowed with floating and fairly widely spaced leaves, which are turned towards the light source. It is noteworthy that Eletaria cardamomum will not bloom either in indoor or greenhouse conditions.
