Formulated especially for vegetative stage of plant development. SUNSHINE Robusta (NPK 2-1-3) - Vegetative Vigor Booster for every watering. Costus speciosus, Cheilocostus speciosus (Crepe Ginger).Costus malortieanus (Stepladder Ginger).Costus lucanusianus (African Spiral Flag).Costus fissiligulatus (African Princess, Spiral Ginger, Cameroon Costus).Costus erythrophyllus (Ox Blood Costus, Red Wine Costus).Costus arabicus variegata, Costus amazonicus variegata (Variegated Spiral Ginger).Some plants have very specialized ants: they form an alliance only with one ant species, that not only get food from the plant but also get a place to nest. Ants protect the developing seeds which are under the bracts from insect enemies. The plant makes a sugary nectar which is attractive to many different kinds of ants. These plants often have close interactions with ants. Plant produces a short cylindrical red cone with red-orange flowers emerging one at a time, long lasting and used as a cut flower.
Leaves are about a foot long and about 4 inches wide. Costus spicatus will grow in the sun if kept moist. Sometimes Costus are still listed with other gingers in family Zingiberaceae, but generally they are accepted classified in a separate plant family, Costaceae, along with Dimerocostus, Monocostus and Tapeinochilos. In fact they are called "spiral gingers". Costus spicatus, Alpinia spicata Spiked Spiralflag, Red Button GingerĬostus are easily distinguished from other commonly cultivated gingers because the leaves spiral around the main stem like a circular stairway.
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