Spiral Ginger. A very pretty houseplant with deep yellow tubular flowers with brown or red banded lips. Max Height 40cm. Max Spread 45cm. Flowers March to September. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 60°F / 15°C.
Costus malortieanus
A very pretty houseplant with deep yellow tubular flowers with brown or red banded lips
Additional information
| Generic | Costus |
|---|---|
| Species | malortieanus |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Spiral Ginger |
| Flower Colour | yellow, brown |
| 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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