Costus woodsonii
Costus woodsonii is a striking tropical houseplant prized for its vivid red, cone-like bracts and lush green foliage arranged in a distinctive spiral pattern along the stems. Small orange-yellow flowers emerge from between the bright red bracts, creating an exotic and long-lasting display.
With its upright growth habit and bold tropical appearance, Costus woodsonii makes an impressive statement plant for bright indoor spaces, conservatories and greenhouse collections. It thrives in warm, humid conditions with bright, indirect light and consistent moisture during active growth.
- Other names: Red Button Ginger, Scarlet Spiral Ginger
- Useful to know: Pet safety is not well established - keep away from pets and children and avoid ingestion
- Feature: Bright red cone-like bracts producing small orange-yellow flowers
- Eventual height: Can grow up to approximately 130cm
- Origins: Tropical Central America
Costus Care
Light: Bright, indirect light is ideal; protect from strong direct sunlight
Water: Keep the compost consistently moist during active growth, but avoid allowing the plant to stand in water
Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity and benefits from a warm, humid position
Temperature: Keep warm, ideally above 18°C, and protect from cold draughts
Feeding: Feed regularly with a balanced houseplant fertiliser during spring and summer
Winter care: Reduce watering as growth slows, while avoiding allowing the compost to remain completely dry for long periods
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EAN code8720858448961
- Brand
- Pot Size14cm
- Height50cm
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Uniheat 40 Hour Shipping Warmer
The Uniheat 40 Hour Shipping Warmer is an air-activated heat pack designed to help protect plants, flowers and other temperature-sensitive products from cold conditions during transportation. Providing warmth for up to 40 hours, it is ideal for shipping tropical houseplants, tropical fish, corals, reptiles, amphibians, insects and live foods.
Uniheat shipping warmers are disposable, single-use heat packs that generate warmth when exposed to air, without the need for batteries or electricity. They are widely used by professional shippers, importers and hobbyists to help maintain safer temperatures during cold-weather deliveries.
Shipping Warmer Contents: Iron powder, water, activated carbon, vermiculite, wood powder and salt.
Ordering houseplants during colder weather? Add a Uniheat 40 Hour Shipping Warmer to your basket before checkout to provide extra protection for your plants during transit.
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