Costus lucanusianus growing herbaceous geophyte of the genus Costus lucanusianus also known as Spiral gingers, Costus lucanusianus perennial evergreen used as ornamental fragrant plant can grow in tropics or warm subtropics climate or as house plant.
Leaves color green leaves shape elliptic and grow in rosette structure.
Flower fragrant color pink flowers grow inside bracts.
Bracts color green the shape is hive shape.
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Requirements for growing Costus lucanusianus:
Warm climate all year
What is the best way to start growing Costus lucanusianus:
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction in Costus lucanusianus?
In order to get the same as the mother plant yes
Difficulties/Problems with growing Costus lucanusianus:
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When is the best time to plant a Costus lucanusianus plant:
Spring
Pests and diseases in Costus lucanusianus:
Slugs
When is the best time to prune a Costus lucanusianus plant?
All year
How to prune a Costus lucanusianus:
Dead leaves and stems
What is the size of a Costus lucanusianus plant?
1-2.5 m
Growth speed in Costus lucanusianus:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Costus lucanusianus Irrigation Water Management:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing Costus lucanusianus:
Full Sun / Half Shade / Full shape
It is possible to grow Costus lucanusianus indoor?
Yes
Growing Costus lucanusianus is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
When does Costus lucanusianus bloom?
Can bloom most of the year mostly in summer to autumn
General information about the flower:
Fragrant pink flowers grow inside bracts
