Costus sp. Ecuador (A)
SKU:
COS-SPA
$20.00
$20.00
per item
Obtained this plant from an Ecuadorean nursery a couple of years ago. At the time it was mislabeled as Costus sanguinius as its appearances are obviously not. Overall, it is a small specie with rich green undulate leaves and attractive red undersides, developing from underground rhizomes and topped with striking pink cluster spike.
It seems to ramble about and with enough moisture (humidity) present, it will root at the nodes and produce new plants as well as tubers. Although it was said tolerates lower light and dryness, we have found its leaves are healthy when grown in above average humidity under light shade.
Offered are mature plants, established in 4" pot