Red Button Ginger Costus woodsonii – Rooted 10–12 Inch Starter Plant
About This Plant
Costus woodsonii, commonly called Red Button Ginger or Spiral Ginger, is a tropical perennial known for upright canes and distinctive red cone-shaped bracts. It forms compact, lush clumps and thrives in warm, humid climates with bright filtered light and well-draining soil.
What You Will Receive
Live rooted Costus woodsonii (Red Button Ginger) plant. Height approximately 10–12 inches. This is a rooted starter plant ready to pot up or plant directly in warm-climate garden beds.
- Live rooted Costus woodsonii (Red Button Ginger) plant
- Height approximately 10–12 inches
- Compact spiral ginger with red cone bracts
- Suitable for tropical gardens or containers
- Thrives in bright filtered light and warm conditions
Growing Information
Common Name: Red Button Ginger / Spiral Ginger
Scientific Name: Costus woodsonii
Plant Type: Tropical perennial
Height: 10–12 inches
Color: Green foliage with red bracts
Quantity: 1 rooted plant
USDA Hardiness Zone: 9–11
Sunlight: Bright indirect light / partial sun
Soil Type: Moist, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; keep evenly moist
Growth Habit: Upright, clumping cane
Temperature: Warm; avoid frost
Features: Decorative bracts; tropical appearance
Mature Size: Medium clump-forming perennial