Smooth Spiral Ginger (Costus Laevis) is a perennial herb in the Costaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires high watering and partial shade or dappled_shade light in USDA hardiness zones 10-12. This plant is safe for cats and dogs. It can be grown indoors.
Costus laevis is a tropical understory herbaceous plant known for its spiral leaf arrangement and stout stems.
Smooth Spiral Ginger
Costus Laevis
Costus laevis is a tropical understory herbaceous plant known for its spiral leaf arrangement and stout stems.
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