Spiral Ginger
Costus pulverulentus
- Native to:
- Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panamá, Venezuelan Antilles
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Costaceae
- Genus:
- Costus
- Species:
- Costus pulverulentus
- USDA Symbol:
- COPU22
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 300 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- red, orange
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- hummingbirds
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers humid, tropical environments