Costus Arabicus Variegated (large single plant)

Description

In India, we can sell this Costus Arabicus Variegated (large single plant) via online delivery systems to any states including Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha (Orissa), Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal

Costus arabicus ‘Variegated’, commonly known as Variegated Spiral Ginger, is a stunning tropical plant prized for its striped green and creamy-white variegated foliage and attractive growth habit. It belongs to the Costaceae family and is a relative of the popular spiral ginger (Costus speciosus). This ornamental plant is ideal for tropical gardens, shade gardens, and container plantings.

Plant Details:

• Family: Costaceae
• Growth Habit: Clumping, upright, herbaceous perennial
• Size: 1–2 meters (3–6 feet) tall
• Leaves: Large, variegated green with creamy-white stripes, arranged in a spiral along the stem
• Flowers: Small, yellow to orange flowers emerge from cone-shaped bracts, though the plant is mostly grown for its foliage
• Blooming Season: Sporadic, with occasional flowering in warm months

Care & Growing Conditions:

• Light: Prefers bright, indirect light to partial shade (too much direct sun may scorch leaves)
• Water: Likes consistent moisture, but avoid waterlogging
• Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil with organic matter (loamy or sandy)
• Climate: Thrives in tropical and subtropical regions (not frost-tolerant)
• Humidity: Prefers high humidity; benefits from misting in dry environments
• Fertilization: Use a balanced fertilizer every 4–6 weeks during the growing season
• Pruning: Remove old or damaged leaves to maintain appearance
• Propagation: Grown from rhizome division or stem cuttings

Special Features & Uses:

• Ornamental foliage plant for shade gardens
• Great for tropical landscapes and borders
• Works well in containers or as an indoor plant in warm environments
• Non-invasive and easy to maintain