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Elaichi/Cardamom/Green cardamom botanically known as Elettaria cardamomum from zinger family Zingiberaceae. It is a pungent, aromatic & herbaceous perennial plant native to southern India. It is a clumping plant with between 10 and 20 leafy shoots arising from the rhizome. Cardamom can reach a height of 2-4 m and has an economic lifespan of 10-15 yea It is cultivated widely in tropical regions, this is one of the world's most expensive spice after saffron and vanilla. Elachi is known as queen of spices. Once the cardamom is planted in the soil outside, it takes about 2-3 years before you can harvest their fruit, and some plants can even take up to 4-5 yea
Care Tips
Cardamom grows naturally in very humid areas, such as subtropical forests and needs to stay moist and does not tolerate drought.
In hot, arid regions, provide extra humidity through the leaves.
Move plants indoors at the end of summer in areas with freezing weather.
You can grow in temperature between 20 - 35 Degree celsius with 75% of humidity.
Spray neem oil if found any disease symptoms as primary control.
Can grow in pot or directly in the soil, can also grow under shade net.
Sunlight - Partial Indirect Sunlight in tropical regions & Sunlight (<5hrs) in subtropical climate.
Water - Always Maintain the moisture in the soil. Water it when the leaves look dull.
Fertilizer - Apply any organic fertilizer once in 2 month.
Repotting - If found the roots are coming out of the pot or plant is not showing growth for long time then repot it.
Location - Potted Plant/Open Balcony/Directly in Ground/In between the spaces in garden/Open field
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S.No. PRODUCT NAME DIMENSION
1. Elaichi Plant <1 Feet Height
2. Growing Pot (Black color) 6 Inch
**above specifications are for indicative purpose only, actual dimensions may slightly vary.
INITIAL CARE FOR 10-15 DAYS JUST AFTER RECEIVING YOUR PLANT
Remove the Packaging Materials carefully.
Press the soil in the pot & add additional soil(garden mix) if necessary.
Maintain moisture in the pot, Do not over water it may kill your plant, so make sure that the soil should be dry between watering.
Make sure that plants get enough morning direct bright light(2-3hrs) for 10-15 days & do not go for immediate transplanting (minimum 1 month)
After 1 month you can transplant it into slightly bigger pot than the present pot or you can remain in the same pot for 6-7 month.
Just prune if any branch of the plant is get damaged in transits. New leaves will come definitely.

Elaichi/True cardamom - Spice & Kitchen Plants

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