Costus pictus — a medium houseplant
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Costus pictus

Costus Pictus

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Costus pictus, known as painted spiral ginger or spotted spiral ginger, is a species of plant in the Costaceae family. Its native range is Mexico to Central America.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Genus
Costus
Family
Costaceae
Hardiness Zone
10-11
Bloom Time
Summer (June to August)
Native Area
South America
ALSO KNOWN AS

Other names.

en Spiral Ginger
PLATES
Costus pictus leaf
PLATE 01 · leaf
Costus pictus flower
PLATE 02 · flower
Costus pictus flower
PLATE 03 · flower
Costus pictus habit
PLATE 04 · habit
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