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Fiery Costus Care

Chamaecostus Cuspidatus

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What is the plant

Fiery Costus Brilliant 2” orange blossoms with wavy petal edges and yellow hearts adorn the upright stems of this low-growing Fiery Costus. The broad, deep green leaves form a spiral on the short stems with clusters of flower buds emerging at the tips on the mature growth. Flowers open over a long period of time with blooming occurring throughout most of the year. From eastern Brazil, this rainforest plant performs well under moderate light and lower humidity. With its modest stature and brilliant floral expression it is a great addition to the indoor garden.

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Humidity

Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Lighting

Shade

Temperature

Temperature

min -2°C

Hardiness zone

Hardiness zone

9 - 11

Difficulty

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

  • Water

    Water

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    Keep them evenly moist during the warm months, but allow them to dry out a bit more during the winter.

  • Fertilizer

    Fertilizer

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    Use an all purpose fertilizer. Do not fertilize fiery ginger during the Winter.

  • Sunlight

    Sunlight

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    Shade to part shade.

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  • Soil

    Soil

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    C. cuspidatus prefers rich, well drained soil.

  • Temperature

    Temperature

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    Zone 9, 28°F or higher. In zones lower than 9, they will need to be brought into a greenhouse during the Winter.

  • Popularity

    Popularity

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    21 people already have this plant 5 people have added this plant to their wishlists

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