Indian Head Ginger (Costus Scaber) 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 10-12. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
Costus scaber is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the family Costaceae, native from Mexico through Central America to northern South America.
Indian Head Ginger
Costus Scaber
Costus scaber is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the family Costaceae, native from Mexico through Central America to northern South America.
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