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Name : Fiery costus plant (Pack of 1)
Product Breadth : 10 Cm
Product Height : 30 Cm
Product Length : 10 Cm
Fiery Costus (Costus woodsonii) – Description
Common Name : Fiery Costus / Red Button Ginger
Botanical Name : Costus woodsonii
Plant Type : Tropical perennial
Family : Costaceae
Origin : Native to Central America and the Caribbean
Height : Grows 2–4 feet (60–120 cm) tall
Foliage :
Bright green, glossy, lance-shaped leaves
Spirally arranged around upright stems
Flowers :
Bright red to orange cone-shaped bracts
Small yellow tubular flowers emerge from the bracts
Blooms nearly year-round in tropical climates
Light Requirements :
Prefers partial shade to filtered sunlight
Can tolerate full sun with enough moisture
Water Needs :
Enjoys consistently moist (but not soggy) soil
Requires regular watering in dry conditions
Soil :
Rich, well-draining soil with organic matter
Humidity :
Thrives in high humidity environments
Growth Habit :
Clumping and upright with a spiraling stem structure
Uses :
Ornamental garden plant in tropical/subtropical landscapes
Popular in butterfly and hummingbird gardens
Suitable for containers in indoor or patio spaces
Propagation :
Easily propagated by stem cuttings or division
Toxicity :
Generally considered non-toxic to humans and pets
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Country of Origin : India
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