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Description
Cardamom, Elaichi, Velchi - Plant
In semi-tropical or temperate climates, this plant should be grown indoors in a heated greenhouse or in a warm shady humid place (hot steamy bathrooms are excellent). Plants will not flower or fruit when grown outdoors in semi-tropical or temperate conditions or indoors in pots.
Plant Specifications
Plant Height | 24 inch (61 cm) |
Plant Spread | 6 inch (15 cm) |
Common Name | Elettaria cardamomum |
Maximum Reachable Height | 5 foot - 10 foot |
Flower Colour | yellow or red |
Bloom Time | April to May |
Difficulty Level | easy to grow |
Planting and care
Choti Elaichi care
Cardamom (Elettaria cardammommum) is a perennial plant. It has rigid and erect aromatic leaves, which forms the aerial part of the plants stems. These stems are between 2 to 4 meters high and forms a canopy of leaves around the plant.
You can propagate cardamom from seeds. You can try seeds you get from glossary store but those seeds are generally treated and not fresh. For best results buy seeds from seed store or online.
Sunlight | Steady, low intensity |
Watering | Medium |
Soil | Rich, mildly acidic, loamy |
Temperature | 20 C and above |
Fertilizer | Rich, mildly acidic, loamy |
Choti Elaichi special feature
Spice for tropical areas. Otherwise primarily grown ornamentally (fragrant and attractive leaves) in homes or greenhouses where flowers/fruits are unlikely to appear.
Choti Elaichi uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for ornamental purpose
Culinary Use:
- Used in almost all Indian dishes