Fiery Ginger. A very pretty houseplant with deep yellow or orange ruffled tubular flowers. Max Height 40cm. Max Spread 45cm. Flowers March to September. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 60°F / 15°C.
Costus igneus
A very pretty houseplant with deep yellow or orange ruffled tubular flowers
Additional information
| Generic | Costus |
|---|---|
| Species | igneus |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Fiery Ginger |
| Flower Colour | yellow, orange |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Perennial |
| Height | 40cm |
| Family | Zingiberaceae |
| Spread | 45cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | March, September |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 60°F / 15°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Mist regularly, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
| Border | Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Scale, Red spider mite |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost, Cut back in winter |
| Propagation | Division |
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