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Costus productus (Spiral Ginger)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 9001808



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Zingiberales
Family: Costaceae
Genus: Costus
Species: Costus productus
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Houseplant
  • Ornamental
  • Perennial
  • Tropical
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 10a (to 35 F / 2 C)
  • 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)
  • 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)
Flowering Start edit
  • Flowers Continuously
Flowering End edit
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Medium
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Suitable For edit
  • Container/Patio
  • Greenhouse
  • Indoor
  • Shade Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Shade
Soil Types edit
Soil pH edit
Bloom Colour edit
  • Orange
Wildlife Value edit
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Division
  • Stem Cutting
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  • In cool climates the plant may die down and go dormant until warm weather begins edit | delete
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