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Spiral Flag (Costus igneus) – Live Plant
Spiral Flag (Costus igneus) – Live Plant
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Spiral Flag / Fiery Costus growing facts
| Botanical name | Costus igneus (syn. Chamaecostus cuspidatus) |
|---|---|
| Plant type | Tender perennial |
| Light | Partial shade to bright filtered light |
| Water | Keep evenly moist, not waterlogged |
| Soil | Rich, well-drained |
| Hardiness | USDA zones 9–11; frost-tender, protect below about 40°F |
| Mature size | About 2 feet tall |
| Containers | Yes; 10–12 inch pot that can move indoors |
| Plants per order | 1 live plant |
| Shipping | Ships from Texas within 1–2 business days |
Spiral Flag (Costus igneus), also called fiery costus, is a tender perennial native to South and Central America and now widely grown across India and Southeast Asia. This ornamental plant features lush green leaves arranged in a spiral along its stems and striking orange flowers at the stem tips in summer.
It grows best in partial shade or bright filtered light with rich, well-drained soil and steady moisture. It is frost-tender, so outside warm regions (zones 9–11) grow it in a pot and bring it indoors for winter. You receive 1 live plant.
Spiral Flag / Fiery Costus FAQ
Can I grow it outdoors?
Yes, as a summer plant in part shade. Below zone 9 it dies back or is killed by freezes, so grow it in a pot and bring it indoors in winter.
Can I grow it in a container?
Yes. A 10–12 inch pot with rich, well-drained mix works well.
What do I receive?
One live plant. Pot it up in rich, well-drained mix and keep it evenly moist in bright filtered light.
What does it look like?
Spiraling stems of glossy green leaves with orange flowers at the tips in summer.
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Good germination so far. Excited to grow these in my raised beds this season.
Impressed with the care put into packing. Everything arrived in good shape.
Impressed with the care put into packing. Everything arrived in good shape.