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Costus arabicus


Spiral Ginger




Family
Costaceae
Genus
Costus
Species
arabicus
Category
Perennials, Tropicals
Synonyms
Costus spiralis, Costus verschaffeltii, Costus discolor, Costus niveus, Costus niveo-purpureus Jacquin 3594, Costus glabratus Swartz, Costus brasiliensis, Costus gracilis, Costus niveo-purpureus Jacquin, Costus pilgeri, Costus pubescens, Costus ram
USDA Hardiness Zone
9 -11
Canadian Hardiness Zone
Requires cold season protection under glass.
RHS Hardiness Zone
H1c - H4
Temperature (°C)
-3.9 - -1 °C
Temperature (°F)
25 - 30 °F
Height
1 - 1.5 m
Spread
1 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
Landscape
Use as a potted plant or massing in the tropical landscape.
Cultivation
Grows well in shade to partial sun. During active growth it needs rich, moist, organic soil.
Leaf Description
Medium green, spiralling around the sheaths.
Flower Description
Pure white flowers with a splash of yellow in the labellum.
Propagation
By division of clumps.
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