Monocostus Species, Lemon Ginger, Yellow Spiral Ginger

Monocostusuniflorus

Genus
Monocostus (mon-oh-KOS-tus)
Species
uniflorus (yoo-nee-FLOR-us)
Synonym
Costus uniflorus
Dimerocostus uniflorus
Monocostus ulei
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Provides Winter Interest
Smooth
Succulent
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Blooms all year
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Bronze
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Lutz, Florida

Melbourne, Florida

Miami, Florida

Denham Springs, Louisiana

Richmond, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
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Lafayette, IN (Zone 5a) | June 2012 | positive

It is easily propagated by cuttings. Other gingers, such as Costus, can also be propagated by cuttings. Super easy and fast!

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