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Costus afer (?) Family: Costaceae / Zingiberaceae Spiral Ginger Origin: Africa       Costus afer are very easy to grow. They require a rich well drained soil (2 parts peat moss to 1 part loam to 1 part sharp sand), kept on the moist side. They do well in part shade to full sun. Spiral Ginger is a very vigorous grower, that requires frequent repotting to control its size. |  |
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 Costus aff. lucanusianus | Costus lucanusianus Family: Costaceae / Zingiberaceae African Spiral Flag Origin: Tropical Africa   |  Costus aff. lucanusianus |
 Costus aff. lucanusianus |  Costus aff. lucanusianus |
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 | Costus malortieanus Family: Costaceae / Zingiberaceae Stepladder Ginger Origin: Costa Rica     Costus malortieanus has wonderful velvety foliage and a nice dark green color. The flowers are also quite attractive. Costus malortieanus grows to about 5 ft tall in part shade to nearly full sun. This is the easiest of all the spiral gingers to grow, as it seems to be able to handle a wide range of soil and sunlight. |  |
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 Costus aff. productus | Costus productus Family: Costaceae / Zingiberaceae Costus   Costus productus is actually an edible variety. The flower petals are quite sweet and nutritious. It's a lower grower and makes a great ground cover. Each flowerhead lasts over a month and the clump can be in flower for months while the weather stays warm. Excellent cut flower. |  Costus aff. productus |
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 | Costus sp. Family: Costaceae / Zingiberaceae Spiral Ginger   Costus are easilly distinguished from other commonly cultivated gingers because the leaves spiral around the main stem like a circular stairway. In fact they are called Spiral Gingers. The Costus species are rich and varied in form, flower and growing conditions. There are short mounding forms, spreading forms and upright forms. Species and varieties: Costus afer Costus curvibracteatus Costus lucanusianus Costus malortieanus Costus productus Costus speciosus Costus spicatus Costus tappenbeckianus Costus woodsonii |  |
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