Costus guanaiensis — a medium houseplant, prefers partial sun light
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Costus guanaiensis

Costus Guanaiensis

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A note from PlantMom

Cana de india apresenta boa resistência a doenças e, em geral, não é muito suscetível a enfermidades. No entanto, pode ser atacada por pragas e doenças presentes no entorno. Essas infecções costumam não ser graves. Quanto aos cuidados, essa planta exige manutenção média. Deve ser podada regularmente para conservar uma boa aparência e um crescimento saudável. A adubação também pode ajudar a estimular a floração. A Cana de india é indicada para quem tem espaço ao ar livre, como jardim ou pátio, e não demanda muita experiência em cuidados. Cultivada em ambiente interno, pode necessitar de mais atenção.

— PlantMom
CARE GUIDE

How to keep Costus Guanaiensis.

Light

Cana de india is indigenous to habitats like forest understories and rocky sites, where it grows in natural shade. It favors partial sun but can tolerate full sun or full shade, showing its adaptable and hardy character.

Temperature

Cana de india comes from tropical areas, where the weather is generally warm and humid. Therefore it is adapted to high heat and moisture. It is sensitive to sudden temperature shifts and favors a consistent thermal environment, so indoor temperature variations should be avoided. It typically cannot withstand cold and needs warmer conditions to grow. If the ambient temperature falls too low, the plant may stop growing or die.

Fertilizer

Proper fertilization is essential for Cana de india's health and appearance. Fertilize Cana de india in summer, applying treatment every month during the season. Nutrients support growth and maintain the plant's parts. Fertilization improves Cana de india's flower display, ensuring the best blooms.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Costus
Family
Costaceae
Hardiness Zone
10-12
Mature Height
0.91 m to 3.05 m
Mature Spread
49 cm to 91 cm
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Flower Size
5.08 cm to 7.62 cm
Bloom Time
Summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Planting Time
Spring, Summer
Harvest Time
Late summer, Fall, Early winter
Native Area
Colombia, Belize, Mexico, Guatemala, Bolivia, Venezuela, Peru, Guyana, Brazil, Nicaragua, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Panama
ALSO KNOWN AS

Other names.

en Cana-de-India en Cana de India
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Costus guanaiensis leaf
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Costus guanaiensis leaf
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Costus guanaiensis flower
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Costus guanaiensis flower
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Costus guanaiensis bark
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ALSO IN THE LIBRARY

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