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    Costus stenophyllus

    Also Known As

    • Bamboo Ginger
    • Snake Ginger
    • Spiral Ginger

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 4'-6'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

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    Costus stenophyllus plant details

    Costus stenophyllus is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer orange, red and yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - dappled shade and even moisture water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Costus stenophyllus

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: costaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: orange, red and yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, cutting garden, houseplant, interesting stems, tropical-looking, unique, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Costus stenophyllus

    USDA Zones: 10a - 12
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Grown for its unique alternating brown and white banding on the stems, Bamboo Costus looks like real bamboo. It makes a great accent plant when grown in a large pot on the patio or sunroom. Also called spiral ginger, it has upright stems with a bit of a spiral near the tips. Unusual red and yellow flowers emerge from the base of mature plants. Grow in bright, indirect light in moist, rich soil.

    By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

    This is a spectacular Costus with banded stems alternating chocolate brown with light tan. It has very thin curly graceful leaves that are fairly long giving it a somewhat bamboo appearance, hence it's common name. The stems are used extensively in the tropical cut flower trade. The inflorescence is on separate stems from the base of the plant and are bright red with yellow contrasting flowers. They appear one at a time which looks like a snakes tongue, it's other common name. It does well in partial shade and can be over wintered inside, making a wonderful house plant. This Costus is endangered in it's native Costa Rica but we have plenty to share with you.

    By: Tejas Tropicals

    Gardening facts about Costus stenophyllus plant

    How to Grow Costus stenophyllus

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • orange
      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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