Costus sp. (Spiral Ginger)
Costus sp. (Spiral Ginger) with textured orange cone-shaped flower rising above smooth green foliage.
Costus vargasii
Botanical name: Costus sp.
Common name: Spiral Ginger
Family: Costaceae
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-11
Plant form: Large bush
Mature height: 5-10 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular
Flower color: Pink; white and off-white; red, crimson, vinous; yellow, orange
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsCostus 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.
Similar plants: Costus sp. (Spiral Ginger)
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- Costus igneus (Insulin Plant)
- Costus lucanusianus (African Spiral Flag)
- Costus malortieanus (Stepladder Ginger)
- Costus productus (Costus)
- Costus sp. ''Variegated'' (Variegated Spiral Ginger)
- Costus speciosus (Crepe Ginger)
- Costus spicatus (Red Button Ginger)
Costus sp. (Spiral Ginger) with deep green leaves and a compact red cone flower.
Costus vargasii
The leaves are dark green, long and glossy with velvety deep purple undersides. The inflorescence is a vivid red with tight bracts and bold yellow flowers.
Costus sp. (Spiral Ginger) red flower with stacked bracts rising from the tall green stems.
Costus sp. (Variegated Spiral Ginger) 'Variegated' foliage with white and green stripes on a stem
Costus sp. (Spiral Ginger) pink and orange flower waxy segments surrounded by deep green foliage.
Costus sp. (Spiral Ginger) cone shaped orange flower with yellow edges emerging from dense bracts.
Costus sp. (Variegated Spiral Ginger) 'Variegated' leaves in white and green on the mulch.
Costus sp. (Spiral Ginger) leaves arranged in a circular pattern on a plant stem
Costus sp. (Spiral Ginger) with white leaves radiating from the center of the stem spiral.
Costus sp. with long green leaves forming a dense spiral plant structure
Costus sp. thick green leaves growing in a spiral pattern around the stems.
Costus sp. (Spiral Ginger) shows lush wide green foliage with a solitary orange flower head
Costus sp. (Spiral Ginger) showing broad green leaves and a central round budding green flower head
Costus sp. (Spiral Ginger) with golden yellow flower petals emerging from thick green foliage.
Costus sp. (Spiral Ginger) pink and yellow flower petals spreading outward from the center point.
Costus sp. (Spiral Ginger) plant with green leaves and a delicate yellow flower above foliage.
Costus sp. (Spiral Ginger) leaves spiral around the central stem in a natural circular pattern.
Costus sp. (Spiral Ginger) with numerous yellow cones nestled among dense, glossy, deep green foliage
Costus sp. (Spiral Ginger) cone flower with orange and yellow petals above thick green stems.
Costus sp. (Spiral Ginger) with green leaves and a singular red flower on thin stems.
Costus sp. (Spiral Ginger) with many small yellow flowers tucked among the shiny green leaves
Costus sp. (Spiral Ginger) soft pink and white flower petals on dark green foliage.
Costus sp. (Spiral Ginger) showing a yellow flower bud emerging from deep green spiral leaves.
Costus sp. (Variegated Spiral Ginger) 'Variegated' plant leaves with distinct green and white stripes.
Costus sp. (Spiral Ginger) with orange flower cone growing above thick green foliage on stem
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