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Eletaria cardamomum It is also known under the name of the present cardamom, in Latin the name of this plant sounds like this: 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 kardamomum
In order for the plant to develop well, it will be necessary to provide it with a solar light regime. At the same time, it is important to ensure that watering remains abundant throughout the summer period of time, 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 kardamomum is a herbaceous plant.
This plant can be found not only in indoor conditions, but also in greenhouses, as well as in winter gardens. It is noteworthy that in greenhouse conditions this plant is capable of reaching more than two meters, but in indoor conditions the plant will not exceed seventy centimeters.
Description of the features of the care and cultivation of eletaria kardamomum
It is important to remember that the plant will grow quite quickly. For this reason, the division of the eletaria of the cardamomum should be performed every year or two. As for the composition of the land mixture, it is necessary to mix one part of sod land and humus soil, and it is also important to add half of the sand. In addition, an alternative option will be a soil intended for decorative deciduous indoor plants. The acidity of such soil can be either neutral or slightly acidic.
Drying of the soil, as well as the occurrence of excessively dry air, should not be allowed under any circumstances. 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 top dressing. 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 eletaria, but at the same time, the scorching sun should not be allowed. As for watering, the earthen lump should always be moist. At the same time, it is important to spray the leaves of this plant regularly. Reproduction of eletaria cardamoma can occur both through seeds and by dividing, as well as by apical cuttings. As for reproduction by means of apical cuttings, they should be rooted at a temperature of about twenty to twenty-five degrees Celsius.
The leaves of eletaria kardamomum are endowed with decorative properties. The leaves are arranged on the stems of this plant alternately, they are on rather thin cuttings. The gleaming eletaria of cardamomum are broad-lanceolate as well as pointed, the edges of these leaves are slightly wavy, and the leaves will be dark green in color. It should be noted that when rubbed, a rather tart, pronounced aroma arises. The stems of the cardamomum eletaria are also fragrant, and besides that, they will be erect.
It should be noted that outwardly, this beautiful plant is endowed with soaring and rather widely spaced leaves, which are turned towards the light source. It is noteworthy that both in indoor and in greenhouse conditions, the flowering of eletaria cardamomum will not occur.
