Crepe Ginger. A very pretty houseplant with white or pink flowers and deep yellow centres. Max Height 2m. Max Spread 80cm. Flowers March to September. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 60°F / 15°C.
Costus speciosa
A very pretty houseplant with white or pink flowers and deep yellow centres
Additional information
| Generic | Costus |
|---|---|
| Species | speciosa |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Crepe Ginger |
| Flower Colour | yellow, white, pink |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Perennial |
| Height | 2m |
| Family | Zingiberaceae |
| Spread | 80cm |
| 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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