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Costusspicatus

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Genus
Costus (KOS-tus)
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Species
spicatus (spi-KAH-tus)
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Synonym
Costus cylindricus
Costus micranthus
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Shiny/Glossy
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Red-Orange
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
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Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements

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Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Jacksonville, Florida

Riverview, Florida

Rockledge, Florida

Trenton, Florida

Yulee, Florida

Zephyrhills, Florida

Saint Helena Island, South Carolina

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Brewers, KY (Zone 6b) | September 2002 | positive

This costus blooms for most of the summer. The flowers make very good cut flowers.

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