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Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial Hardiness zones: 10-13 Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light Soil Moisture: constantly moist Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline |
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Origins: Tropical Asia Other Botanical Names: Costus acanthocephalus, Costus chrysocephalus, Costus clemensae, Costus dhanivatii, Costus globosus, Costus kingii, Costus ridleyi, Costus sulfureus, Costus tonkinensis, Costus velutinus Other Common Names: | ||||||||
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