Costus pulverulentus

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Rhizomatous, upright perennial about 2m tall, with large, dark green leaves, arranged in a spiral form, and tubular red to orange-red flowers with basal bracts, produced in dense terminal heads at any time of year

Scientific classification

Species: Costus pulverulentus (Costus pulverulentus)
Genus: Costus
Family: Costaceae

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Toxicity: Conservatory Greenhouse
Plant type: 1.5-2.5 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full shade · Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

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Distribution of Costus pulverulentus

Distribution map

Plant distribution

Native
Introduced
Cultivated

Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG

Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Costus pulverulentus

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Costus pulverulentus care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full shade · Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed with heat, as soon as ripe, or by division in spring

Growing

Grow in a warm greenhouse or conservatory in a container or raised bed, using ericaceous potting compost, in bright indirect light, with high humidity. Water freely from spring to summer and use a general fertiliser monthly. Reduce watering in autumn and water sparingly in winter. Pot on or replant in spring. \r\nIn humid tropical climates grow in a shady border

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