Costus spictus [ french kiss ]
By Pitta
- 14 Dec, 2009
- 3 likes
An ornamental ginger . foliage grows to 6 ft , flowers appear at branch terminals. attracts ants.
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Pitta:
I see the ants love your Costus also. : > )
I have Costus barbatus which looks almost identical to
Costus spicatus.
22 Dec, 2009
Costus barbatus is one I would like to get .
22 Dec, 2009
Pitta:
Costus barbatus does have a flower cone which is double the size of Costus spicatus. Although, the flowers are yellow and look exactly the same. I have posted several Costus barbatus in the past. : > )
23 Dec, 2009
Ha ...looks like its holding its arms up.......pretty colour though
14 Dec, 2009