This rhizomatous herb is native to tropical Mexico; Central America; western South America (Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru), as well as in the Caribbean region. herbaceous geophyte of the genus Costus also known as Spiral gingers, Costus pictus perennial evergreen used as ornamental fragrant plant can grow in tropics, mediterranean or subtropics climate or as houseplant and growing in hardiness zone 10b+.
Costus Pictus Care
Costaceae Zingiberaceae
What is the plant
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Lighting
Part Sun
Hardiness zone
8a - 11
Difficulty
Medium
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Average amount of water
Pruning
How to prune:Dead leaves and stems
Sunlight
Partial Shade to Full Shade
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Temperature
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