Seems to propagate asexually from the inflorescence. On Jun 5, 2007, ctmaddawg from Hollywood, FL wrote: Spiral Ginger has a soft down under its leaf, which differentiates it from the shorter woodsonii Red Button variety. On Mar 3, 2009, Useppa from Useppa, FL (Zone 10a) wrote: It is a very common plant (while the true C barbatus is actually quite rare). the proper name for this plant is Costus comosus, not barbatus, despite the prevalence in the nursery trade. On Apr 26, 2014, palmbob from Acton, CA (Zone 8b) wrote:Ībove comment should be taken seriously as he is correct. It does not have a spiral character and the infloresence can grow more than 10" long. On Feb 26, 2018, williamca from Plant City, FL (Zone 9b) wrote:Ī ginger bought as Costus barbatus has been growing in my garden, zone 9b, for many years. They don't eat them as I find the tips lying on the ground
Something is chewing the the tops of my red spiral ginger before they bloom. On Sep 26, 2018, deantyre from Melbourne, FL wrote: I still have flowers on mine today 10-22-2019 but they all seem happy It also comes in variegated and I have a couple growing Planted in back yard semi sun shade got to 8 feet tall the flowers I have are about 8" long flowers all year round. I use to have it in the front yard full sun only got about 6 feet tall. I have this growing in my garden in St Petersburg FL.
On Oct 22, 2019, specklesandme from Saint Petersburg, FL wrote: This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions: USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 ☌ (40 ☏) Where to Grow:īy dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets) Seed Collecting: Success of any of these plants in the landscape will depend on local deer populations and weather conditions.Tropicals and Tender Perennials Water Requirements:Īverage Water Needs Water regularly do not overwater Sun Exposure: Plants Occasionally Severely Damaged and Frequently Severely Damaged are often preferred by deer and should only be planted with additional protection such as the use of fencing, repellents, etc. Realizing that no plant is deer proof, plants in the Rarely Damaged, and Seldom Severely Damaged categories would be best for landscapes prone to deer damage. The list was compiled with input from nursery and landscape professionals, Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station (NJAES) Cooperative Extension personnel, and Rutgers Master Gardeners in northern New Jersey. The following is a list of landscape plants rated according to their resistance to deer damage.
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