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Costus spiralis

Botanical Name
Costus spiralis
Common Names
Pink Indianhead
Spiral Ginger is an exotic evergreen perennial tropical plant with an upright, clumping habit. It produces red flowers and maintains lush green foliage throughout the year. The foliage forms a spiral arrangement along the stems, adding structural interest. Commonly used in tropical and subtropical landscapes, it is suited to planting in garden beds or as a feature in sheltered positions. Grows to approx. 2m H x 1m W.
Botanical Name: Common Names:
Costus spiralis Pink Indianhead
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical Clumping

Description:
Spiral Ginger is an exotic evergreen perennial tropical plant with an upright, clumping habit. It produces red flowers and maintains lush green foliage throughout the year. The foliage forms a spiral arrangement along the stems, adding structural interest. Commonly used in tropical and subtropical landscapes, it is suited to planting in garden beds or as a feature in sheltered positions. Grows to approx. 2m H x 1m W.

Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 60cm-1m

Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade, Shade Loam, Well Drained