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Costus Species, African Spiral Ginger

Costusmosaicus

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Genus
Costus (KOS-tus)
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Species
mosaicus (moh-ZAY-ee-kus)
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Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage

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Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
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Hardiness
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)
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Bloom Color
Maroon/Burgundy
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Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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

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