Costus cuspidatus
Fiery Costus
Family: Zingiberaceae Ginger
| Type | Perennial |
| USDA Hardiness range | 8B - 11 |
| Exposure | Full shade to partial shade or partial sun |
| Bloom color | Orange |
| Bloom time | Year 'round |
| Water needs | Moist to wet |
| Landscape uses | Container, massing, specimen |
| Height | 12" to 24" / 30cm to 60cm |
| Spread | 12" to 36" / 30cm to 90cm |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Evergreen, broadleaf |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | Green |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Rounded |
| Attributes and features | Attractive foilage |