Red Cigar (Costus Pulverulentus) is a perennial herb in the Costaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires high watering and partial shade or filtered_light light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs. It can be grown indoors.
A rhizomatous, upright perennial herb with large dark green leaves arranged spirally and tubular red to orange-red flowers.
Red Cigar
Costus Pulverulentus
A rhizomatous, upright perennial herb with large dark green leaves arranged spirally and tubular red to orange-red flowers.
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