Introduction to The British Gardener's website

Costus arabicus Variegatus

COMMON NAME

Variegated Spiral Ginger

TYPE

Ginger/Heliconia

FAMILY

Costaceae

NOTES

Spiraling stems rise with a strong white variegation and topped with green and white cone like flowers.  Sometimes listed as Costus amazonicus

GEOGRAPHIC REGION

South America

NATIVE HABITAT

Mostly shade-loving, although some species can tolerate sun. They also love moisture, both in the ground and in the air

WEB SOURCES

heliconia.org

bambooland.com.au

https://bbe7dfdf-9931-424b-9632-6843045914e3.filesusr.com/ugd/ef1aa2_c2d01c058ebf4201bc1c30415b92da0b.pdf



Costus arabicus Variegatus